tried this one someone else's thread with no answer...

[bigdionne]

so, here it is on my own thread..

just got my baby (about 10 weeks old) yesterday.. i read some stuff a while back about leaving them be for a week or so, very limited contact until they sort of get used to things.. so, i have a couple questions...

he was on that bark stuff (maybe coconut bark?) at the store, now i have him on carpet, not sure if he likes it, he found a corner when he got in the tank and i haven't seen him leave there (again, he's only been here about 36 hours so i'm not panicking but i'm new to this so..).. could it be the carpet when he's been used to the bark?

also, he has only been fed crickets, but i want to do mealies because the noise and stuff (i like a quiet house, my workplace is where i get my noise fill).. and the sound of the crickets would drive me up the wall.. anyway, i'm not sure if he just hasn't found the worms yet or has no interest in them but, how long do i go before i cave and give him the crickets? being a baby, i assume he has to eat a little more then once every couple days..

any help would be appreciated!

 

[ajveachster]

The small crickets do not chirp. It is only the mature adults that do that, so if you do cave you don't have to worry about the noise. It isn't surprising that the new gecko is hanging out in one corner. Give it time. If you want to transition from crickets to mealworms it can take a little time. Each gecko is different. You may want to get a few crickets to see if it is an interest thing or a stress thing at this time for why he isn't eating. I wouldn't worry about the carpet either. Again, it just takes a little time to acclimate to new surroundings.

 

[Olimpia]

Yea, the little ones don't make any noise, so don't worry about that. And just give him time, it can be tough suddenly finding youself in a new place.

 

[bigdionne]

alright.. thanks guys! i'll give him a bit more time to see if he comes around to the mealies.. he must have wandered around last night cause there is a tiny little print in the calcium powder, so, i know he's active when i'm not around (or, at night when they are supposed to be.. lol)..