LEOPARD GECKO NOT EATING

[crs]

I have had her for 3 weeks and 2 days, in that time she has only eaten one cricket. I have tried mealies and crickets and also slurry, but I don't how to get her to eat the slurry because I can get it on her nose but she won't eat it. The hot spot is about 95 and the cold side is about 75. Please help and thank you in advance.

 

[g man]

first put the mealies in a bowl which they cannot escape from and leave them in the cage with a little calcium powder at the bottom of the bowl.
next if u use a light take it off and buy a UTH "under the tank heater". The light stresses them out. Also try and feed her at night when they are most active because thery are nocternal.
Hope this helps:main_thumbsup:

 

[ReptileMan27]

I would lose the light if your using one and go with an UTH. That should prevent any risk of stress from that and lower the temps a little, 95 is a little to warm IMO. You can also try wax worms, they are good for getting lizards that wont eat to eat. Dont feed them as a staple because they are fattening but if your gecko is skinny and will eat some of them.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I would lose the light if your using one and go with an UTH.

I totally agree!

 

[crs]

I am using a nightglow light, is that ok?

 

[ReptileMan27]

I am using a nightglow light, is that ok?

Im guessing that doesent really give off any light?, if so that should be fine, bright lights tend to stress them. I still would reccomend using an UTH, best way to heat them IMO.

 

[crayolaskies]

Try some waxworms. They're like leopard gecko candy. Most leos can't resist them.

 

[Jeanne]

You should definately be using an Under-The-Tank-Heater. Leopard Geckos need the belly heat to help digest their food.

 

[Val]

I don't think I'd be feeding her any wax worms at this point. If she does eat them, she may be stubborn and not want anything else and they're really not good for leos for anything more than an occassional treat. I think it's easier to just stay away from them all together.

How are you measuring your temps? You want to make sure you're measuring floor temps and not air, so either a temp gun or a digital thermometer with a probe. I'd try bringing down your high temps just a bit, 95 seems a little high.

 

[crs]

I am using an UTH.