Why make fun of my leo?

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Thank you all for the kind comments on my girl. :)

I generally don't take things personally on forums, but this just hit me. Myself, being teased from a child to an adult about weight issues, having eating disorders, it really rubs me wrong when I hear comments about weight (even in person when the person has a joking tone) - even if it is about my gecko and not me personally. It just makes me sad and defensive.

After thinking about it, I know the comments weren't meant to hurt, but they did, I can't help that they did. I just wish I would have brushed it off and I do feel bad for starting this thread now. I don't know, I'm just a sad, nutcase.

I will try to end this on a lighter note...
Gus says "Talk to the hand" (she's stuck in the 90's, ya know)
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ILoveGeckos14

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Don't feel bad about starting the thread, at least you were honest and got it off your chest. :) I actually have a mack snow albino that I haven't posted on here because she gains most of her weight in her belly vs. tail and looks like a chubster and I didn't want anyone to call me out lol!
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JordanAng420

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Well, as long as we're showing photos of plus-size leos, I must show mine as well...Pita has quite a bit of a tummy on her, and she's not gravid in this picture.

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Tommy13b

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I think your over reacting a bit, Shes got a bigger mid section but she is only 45 grams, so id say shes not fat at all.
 
Kristi23

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Bellalee said:
Who cares what other people think! You did a fantastic job and she is BEAUTIFUL. I have who has a nice full plump belly, actually Ginger from Kristi... and she is beautiful and healthy! Flaunt your girls stuff you earned that.. A+ you did a great job. :D
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Me and my chubby geckos.:eek:

gothra said:
I think I've missed your previous post, but Gus looks great to me. I prefer my geckos have a bit more meat on them. If someone says my geckos are chubby, I'll take that as a compliment. :)
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I agree with this. I think your gecko looks great.
 
gothra

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Here you go, someone commented that I have the world's first spherical gecko when I showed this pic. :)
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**I did not stuff her with food, she only eats 2-3 supers per WEEK (tried switching her to crickets or roaches, she either ignores them or will spit them out after the first bite).
 
Riyo

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gothra said:
Here you go, someone commented that I have the world's first spherical gecko when I showed this pic. :)

**I did not stuff her with food, she only eats 2-3 supers per WEEK (tried switching her to crickets or roaches, she either ignores them or will spit them out after the first bite).
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Bonnie, that's quite the gecko! It's funny you mention the non-stuffing-with-food. I have some that are close to 90g (Solis, Loki, Dagda, Freya) who only eat once or twice a week.

So much for dieting. :p

Did I mention I looove my curvy geckos?
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Pure

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This reminds me of the mad tv abercrombie and fitch vs Lane Bryant lol

Seriously, If any kind of negative comments were made, I would take it as a concern for the leos health. Obesity in reptiles causes just as many problems for them as it does for humans. Fatty liver killls many a herp. I doubt very seriously anyone meant it as a negative.
 
SassyAbi

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Hey there, I have just come back on here (after a looong essay). I feel really horrid now because i wouldnt have agreed with the comment if i thought it was malcious. If anyone was to cause offense to my leo i probably would have reacted similarly. When i replied there was only one comment i guess stuff escalted while i was gone. Im sorry your feelings were hurt. I hope you can continue to love GF like I still do :)
 
Enigmatic_Reptiles

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There is no need to take any personal offense on this forum. Worst case scenario someone called your gecko fat. I mean is that really something to get so upset about that you lose interest in the forums? Your gecko looks very nice, but does have a big belly. I have read of multiple people in here making fun of there own leos because they need a diet or something. Take it as a grain of salt and just enjoy all the POSITIVE things that this forum has to offer.
 
robin

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gothra said:
Here you go, someone commented that I have the world's first spherical gecko when I showed this pic. :)
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**I did not stuff her with food, she only eats 2-3 supers per WEEK (tried switching her to crickets or roaches, she either ignores them or will spit them out after the first bite).
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LOL she is sooo cute! my buffy can look at a superworm or mealworm and gain three grams!
 
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gothra said:
Here you go, someone commented that I have the world's first spherical gecko when I showed this pic. :)
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**I did not stuff her with food, she only eats 2-3 supers per WEEK (tried switching her to crickets or roaches, she either ignores them or will spit them out after the first bite).
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LOL!!! THIS IS BY FAR, ONE OF THE COOLEST GECKOS I'VE EVER SEEN!!!
+1!!! CONGRATS!!!:main_thumbsup:
 
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