a.chambs
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Hi there,
I have a 7-8 month old female leopard gecko. I've had her for about 4 months and haven't run into any problems, until now. She has recently stopped eating and is constantly trying to escape. I read that they usually do that when bored, so I added a hide (she now has 3, including a humid hide). I also began handling more, but after a couple times she realized (or thought) that if she jumped out of my hand she might be able to escape the "prison" she is in. So, she jumped and smacked into the wall of her tank. I've been reluctant to hold her again, as I'm afraid of her hurting herself even more. I do however put my hand in every night, she has also realized that climbing up my arm is another way out, so I have to be careful. She has no fear in me, I can clean out her tank while she's still inside and has no fear. She has food and water available at all times, and her temperature has been steady at 85-90 degrees. She has now decided to start digging, all night. She has no access to a male, so she isn't pregnant or trying to lay eggs. Her substrate is shredded coconut skin and is very loud, even when she's simply just walking around. The gentleman I purchased her from is and has been a breeder for 15 years. He keeps his leo's on coconut and said it wouldn't be a problem, but if anyone has heard otherwise please let me know! Usually I wouldn't be worried with the digging and trying to climb out, as I've read that it's a common thing for them to do at this age. But the fact that she has stopped eating is what worries me.
Does anyone have an advice or suggestions? I was thinking of taking out the coconut shreds and putting down paper towels (mainly so I can sleep at night). Any info would be a huge help!
Thanks,
Ashley
I have a 7-8 month old female leopard gecko. I've had her for about 4 months and haven't run into any problems, until now. She has recently stopped eating and is constantly trying to escape. I read that they usually do that when bored, so I added a hide (she now has 3, including a humid hide). I also began handling more, but after a couple times she realized (or thought) that if she jumped out of my hand she might be able to escape the "prison" she is in. So, she jumped and smacked into the wall of her tank. I've been reluctant to hold her again, as I'm afraid of her hurting herself even more. I do however put my hand in every night, she has also realized that climbing up my arm is another way out, so I have to be careful. She has no fear in me, I can clean out her tank while she's still inside and has no fear. She has food and water available at all times, and her temperature has been steady at 85-90 degrees. She has now decided to start digging, all night. She has no access to a male, so she isn't pregnant or trying to lay eggs. Her substrate is shredded coconut skin and is very loud, even when she's simply just walking around. The gentleman I purchased her from is and has been a breeder for 15 years. He keeps his leo's on coconut and said it wouldn't be a problem, but if anyone has heard otherwise please let me know! Usually I wouldn't be worried with the digging and trying to climb out, as I've read that it's a common thing for them to do at this age. But the fact that she has stopped eating is what worries me.
Does anyone have an advice or suggestions? I was thinking of taking out the coconut shreds and putting down paper towels (mainly so I can sleep at night). Any info would be a huge help!
Thanks,
Ashley
