Raptor feeding problem

[hoppslover]

I received a little raptor female. She is in the 30g range. She came looking very healthy. Nice full tail and chunky belly. She has been with me for a week now. She has not eaten anything. I have reduced her cage size as I found out she was in a smaller cage when she was at the breeders. I keep her very dark. I do check in on her once or twice a day to see how she is doing. How long should I go before this becomes a big worry to me. I have had 7 or so leos shipped to me in the time I have been collecting them, and they have all done wonderfully. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[hoppslover]

any ideas??

 

[acpart]

One week isn't that long. She's still probably settling in. For every new gecko that chows down immediately, there are those who are stubborn. My super snow didn't eat or poop for 2 weeks after I got him but then he got right to it. I assume you're feeding her the same feeders she's used to from the breeder. On the other hand, I got a male from JMG who apparantly brings up their geckos on crickets and this guy is the only adult I have who won't touch crickets. Go figure.

Aliza

 

[hoppslover]

Well he told me mealworms which is what I am offering her. She has pooped twice. I just keep my fingers crossed in hopes that she is gonna start soon.

 

[Kelentari]

Hi Tim. I have a reverse stripe APTOR that I purchased two months ago who still refuses to eat. I've been in constant contact with his seller and we both don't know why he's being so stubborn! I think he's been living off of water and calcium since he's come to live with me. It's the craziest thing--I've offered him mealies and crickets and he just turns his nose up every time. His body is a bit leaner, but, thankfully, his tail is still fat and healthy. I'm afraid to get him hooked on waxworms, but I guess I'll have to break down and buy some soon.

Anyway, hang in there, man! One week without eating isn't THAT bad. As was mentioned before, she's probably just still settling in. Good luck!

 

[nats]

Hi Tim. I have a reverse stripe APTOR that I purchased two months ago who still refuses to eat. I've been in constant contact with his seller and we both don't know why he's being so stubborn! I think he's been living off of water and calcium since he's come to live with me. It's the craziest thing--I've offered him mealies and crickets and he just turns his nose up every time. His body is a bit leaner, but, thankfully, his tail is still fat and healthy. I'm afraid to get him hooked on waxworms, but I guess I'll have to break down and buy some soon.

Anyway, hang in there, man! One week without eating isn't THAT bad. As was mentioned before, she's probably just still settling in. Good luck!

Try the waxies. They are great for stimulating the apitite, and all leos love them.
They should not get addicted to them unless you feed them every day.
I have had to use them before for new arrivals who wouldnt eat.

They simply cant resist them! it's the gecko equivilent to a slice of chocolat cheesecake!

 

[hoppslover]

Well I am happy to say that over the weekend I got her to start eating. It takes me holding her and putting the mealworm right in front of her, but she eats it. Still not eating out of her bowl. I am sure with time this will change too. I hope it works out for you too angie.