picky eaters

[chadbandman]

I got of 15 sub adults about 2 weeks ago. 12 have done great. 3 are not eating well. They had a heavy load of trichomonads which I treated with Mexican Flygal (twice). I've got these 3 that don't want to eat. Negative for any other parasites. Any help/ideas would be appreciated.

 

[Ga_herps]

without putting to much more stress on them could you hold one in your hand and get it to take a small mealworm or cricket with the other. It has worked for me in the past with other geckos. I usually just rub the side of the mouth with the prey item and when it opens it's mouth I slide the insect in. If the gecko takes it and starts chewing put it back down in the cage to let is finish and swallow. If it spits it out then dont try for a day or two. This could help but I would try all other options before trying this one.

 

[fatty conn]

Thats a bummer

 

[chadbandman]

Bummer

Well it a big bummer because these came in from Germany. Thier not related to any in the us. Starting to come around though. I expect my fatties to eat like there's not tomorrow and these don't.

 

[chadbandman]

Update

It's been since 10/20 but all are eating 6-8 crix a feeding.

 

[Pepper]

That's good, glad to hear there doing well

 

[kyahbean]

Yay, glad to hear they are eating! Got any pics?

 

[chadbandman]

Not yet

I cut my eye about 3 months ago. The cut heal and then open back up. I've not been able to use my camera cuz everything looks fuzzy. I'm having surgery im the am. So I'll take some pics during Christmas break.

 

[kyahbean]

I cut my eye about 3 months ago. The cut heal and then open back up. I've not been able to use my camera cuz everything looks fuzzy. I'm having surgery im the am. So I'll take some pics during Christmas break.

Ooh that stinks! I hope it heals up ok! Good luck!!