Not So Colorful

[Haligren]

Hey all, I know it's been a while since I made a post.

So, it's that time again. And my gecko, Mandarin, has been brumating since the beginning of winter. Her appetite has greatly decreased where she used to be an avid eater (5-6 super worms in one go) now she's down to eating one or two, which is still more than none like she did for most of the winter, but I'm beginning to worry. She hasn't lost an abundance of weight, still has a nice, big fat tail, but she has lost a bit. More importantly however, she doesn't appear to be as bright as she used to. She's a SHCTB and as you can see from my avatar, she's normally a bright orange. For most of the winter now she's remained somewhat brown or faded, almost like she's going into shed, but she's like this all the time now. It's as though she's just not firing up like she used to.

Has anyone else noticed this with their leos? Her temps are about 95 on the warm side and about 75 on the cool. Her energy seems normal.

 

[STUTFL]

My leo always goes dull when he's been off his food for more than a week (he looks terrible, all browns and greys), but he usually sheds within a day or so of a big meal and brightens up fully a day or so after that.

 

[acpart]

It seems to be taking quite awhile for most of my geckos to start eating again. I'm in the same boat. Just keep offering.

Aliza

 

[roger]

it seems i get frustrated with one or two of my leos with regards to eating.Although their temps are fine for some reason they know its winter.When spring and summer rolls around i guarantee they will start eating better.Mine always do

 

[Haligren]

Thanks guys. I figured it was just because she hadn't been eating well. She did seem to brighten a bit after she had those two supers a few days ago.