Hi, I've had my male Leopard Gecko Huli for about four years now, and he's always been on the smaller side. Lately however I noticed he's been losing weight and shedding more frequently. I have been to a vet, who checked him out for parasites and said he was healthy. He isn't dangerously underweight, but his tail width is about 2/3rds the width of his head, and I understand that he should have more fat than that. He's been eating well, and I've been giving him extra waxworms, but he doesn't seem to keep it on. We have a new baby in the house, which causes alot of extra noise, so is it possibly stress related? If so, what should I be doing to increase his weight? Are there any special insects/foods which are high in fat besides waxworms? Also, I've heard alot of conflicting things about housing two male geckos together, and I'm interested in getting a second, but only if they can be housed together safely. Huli's welfare is the number one priority so I'd only do it if I was sure it's ok
2007-03-21 05:36:15 · 4 answers · asked by Mojo 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I do dust the crickets before feeding him, although not the waxworms. I've been gutloading with a cricket feed and fresh fruit/vegetables. Is this a good thing to do? Also, I'm not really somfortable feeding him pinkies, so if there is anything else, I'd love to hear it. Also, I've seen vitamin supplements that go in his water. Could this maybe help?
2007-03-21 06:08:43 · update #1
I wouldn't risk putting two males together. There is too much that can go wrong and if Huli is already losing weight, you don't want to stress him with another cage member.
It's possible that he's not getting enough nutrition from the feeder insects. Do you gutload and dust the insects before you feed him? If not, you should really start doing so because it could help him gain and retain weight. You can also start giving him one small pinky mouse every month or so. That should fatten him up.
2007-03-21 05:52:20 · answer #1 · answered by Garnet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can not put 2 male leopard gecko in the same cage. They will fight and badlt injur each other or fight to the death. Try feeding it a pinkie mouse. If the vet said that it was health I'd go get a second opinion. As long as it it active and eats I wouldn't worry to much. If you have any questions feel free to eamil me.
2007-03-21 06:14:19 · answer #2 · answered by Brandi W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant put 2 together. If you are worried about weight then goa ahead and feed a pinkie get the frozen ones and thaw out for 15 mins before feeding. Your comfort level is not the question here its the geckos health thats important.
2007-03-21 10:14:08 · answer #3 · answered by cameron b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur leopard gecko is fine and putting two males to gether could be dagerous u need to put a cage divider if ur gonna get another gecko i have one to but its a girl
2007-03-21 06:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by jacob b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋