Problems with Super Snows

[Tanner505Geckos]

I have had such bad luck with super snow with them not eating as frequently as my others and dont seem as instreasted as the others.

 

[acpart]

I have had similar issues with my two, and I remember reading somewhere that this has been a problem for others as well.

My male came to me from JMG at 11 months and 48 grams, which I consider a bit low in weight. He didn't eat or poop for the first 2 weeks I had him. I've had him for 2 years now and he remains long and lean. He's usually between 65-70 grams and goes through periods where he either does or doesn't eat. In Feb. he had a respiratory infection (he had discharge from the nose and was croaking) but recovered nicely after antibiotic treatment

His daughter was born the end of Aug. so she's now about 9 months old and she weighs about 36 grams. She is a terrible hunter and never really learned to eat mealworms on her own from the bowl. At this point I hand feed her by holding a dusted cricket by the leg until she gets it. She misses often. She has been hungrier lately and has started gaining weight again.

They are not big problems, but especially the younger one takes more time and energy than I often have (but she gets it anyway)

Aliza

 

[Kangas Kritters]

I think it's fair to say that the Super form of the Mack Snow has never been as robust as a non-super. The largest one I've ever had was a male that got to 84 grams but was still lanky. All of the others, especially females, seem to peak around 50-55 grams. They're one of my favorite morphs in appearance, but I certainly wouldn't breed a super to a super (again). On the contrary, Mack Snows can get quite large. I recently sold a male that was well over 100 grams when not breeding and a female that had been around 90 grams before laying eggs. I haven't had any issues with the Supers not eating or having less of an appetite than any other gecko and they especially like superworms and crickets.

 

[Gecko Euphoria]

I have to diagree with this one, all my supers are great eaters and have a couple between 90 and 100 grams. I have'nt had these problems. I'd say that sure there is some geckos that do not eat as well as others but I have not noticed any difference, thats weird though interested in what others experiances are.

I think it's fair to say that the Super form of the Mack Snow has never been as robust as a non-super. The largest one I've ever had was a male that got to 84 grams but was still lanky. All of the others, especially females, seem to peak around 50-55 grams. They're one of my favorite morphs in appearance, but I certainly wouldn't breed a super to a super (again). On the contrary, Mack Snows can get quite large. I recently sold a male that was well over 100 grams when not breeding and a female that had been around 90 grams before laying eggs. I haven't had any issues with the Supers not eating or having less of an appetite than any other gecko and they especially like superworms and crickets.

 

[Gecko Euphoria]

I have to disagree with this one, all my supers are great eaters and have a couple between 90 and 100 grams. I have'nt had these problems. I'd say that sure there is some geckos that do not eat as well as others but I have not noticed any difference, thats weird though interested in what others experiances are.

I think it's fair to say that the Super form of the Mack Snow has never been as robust as a non-super. The largest one I've ever had was a male that got to 84 grams but was still lanky. All of the others, especially females, seem to peak around 50-55 grams. They're one of my favorite morphs in appearance, but I certainly wouldn't breed a super to a super (again). On the contrary, Mack Snows can get quite large. I recently sold a male that was well over 100 grams when not breeding and a female that had been around 90 grams before laying eggs. I haven't had any issues with the Supers not eating or having less of an appetite than any other gecko and they especially like superworms and crickets.

 

[lisa s]

I have no problem at all with my super snow male - he is long yes and not BIIIG .. but is in great condition .. he eat's whenever he has a chance ;-)

 

[JCornelisse5]

I have a super snow that just randomly dropped her tail one day... no struggle...housed alone in her own bin on my rack...i checked her in the morning she was fine.. came back from work and her tail was just off..

 

[ImBooBy]

I have a female SS that wont gain any weight. she is now finally 34g. The leos I got at the same time as her is already breeding and laying eggs. Just seems like shes not as interested in food as the others.

 

[Superior]

I got a new baby male super snow from an expo on the 2nd. He's eaten one mealworm since then and isnt good at hunting at all. He also runs for the closest cave whenever something moves.

 

[Leopardgeckosunlimited]

I've also had a hard time w/ breeding super snows and lost one last yr to egg binding and haven't had a single super snow lay a egg for me yet, even though the 2 out of 3 have really fat tails and always have and the other one has a descent tail and all have what I'd call good weight and the 2 are even always had excellent weights. I don't get it. I've had 4 all ltogether now for along time and nothing! They eat o.k. just no breeding werid, were see I tried again this season they were just ovualting here recently and I know 1 has eggs now for sure!! Wish me luck!