Not eating

[Lene]

Hi I had Cloud for 6 days now the fist day he ate two crickets and the following day he ate two mealworms which is good . He eats everyday at the pet store where I got him. It's been 4 days since he ate and still not eating but he already poop twice 2 days ago and today which by the way looks good and he walks around a little at night or when ever he feels like it . I'm just worried what should I do? I know he's still adjusting and he's still shy .....

 

[Gregg M]

Lene,
A good run down of how you are keeping you leo would be a good start in helping you you... Temps and type of caging and other husbandry aspects are very important...

 

[shawn119]

Yes, the stoppage of eating is probably caused by the temperature.

 

[marissashubby]

Yes, the stoppage of eating is probably caused by the temperature.

It might be a little too early to start diagnosing when we don't even know the particulars yet. :main_no:

 

[Lene]

ok temps are good humidity good I had to force feed twice and he ate I just hope he's still adjusting. He looks good and shy .

 

[Lene]

He's still not eating but pooping OK , I forced feed him 3x already and he eats it. It's been 2 weeks now and I just wanted to make sure he's going to be ok? Is he still getting used to me? I hope so.............

 

[lizardlove]

I'm not sure that force-feeding is the best idea unless he's clearly losing weight... It could stress him out and make him even less likely to eat. Sometimes it takes a while to get used to a place. I'd only suggest force-feeding if he's really dropping grams.

 

[Lene]

UPDATE

Since I started force feeding him he's been better, looking more healthier and he's coming out more. OK today he ate on his own but of course I have to feed him by tong he wouldn't on his own he's a lazy Leo so MoMi has to feed him by hand all the time now and yes he ate 10 crickets today YeY!!!