gecko help?

Question

jumbo leopard gecko we have had him for like 4 months and i think he has eating like and maybe once a carrot anyways we dont know whats wrong could someone PLEASE help some clues or hints

his cage isnt big is that a problem??
please help we dont know what to do :(

Answer 1

A: There are a number of reasons for leopard geckos not eating. I will go on to say that if your gecko doesn't eat for a day or two, don't worry, but if they go a COUPLE WEEKS, worry, worry a lot. See if any of the below apply to your situation:



1. hatchlings - hatchlings usually don't eat for 5 days or so until after their first shed. They will then start feeding on 1/4 inch crickets, and will try to attack anything that moves, including their clutch mates tails and your fingers.

2. newly acquired/moved geckos - it can take up to 3-4 days for a new gecko to get acclimated to its new surroundings after you bring it home. Often, they'll start eating right away after being shipped in the mail (after a 24+ hour trip), but they may have just eaten in your pet store before you got there, so may not be hungry right away.

3. gravid females - in my experience, females who are about to lay eggs will stop eating for up to 36 hours before laying their eggs. This is often accompanied by digging up the substrate and hide boxes like crazy looking for a good place to lay the eggs.

4. improper heating - if the temperature is too low (or too high?), the gecko may not eat. when they are cooled for breeding, they don't eat near as much as when they are at normal operating temperature :). Think of it as a sort of hibernation.

5. parasites - while most of the leopard geckos sold in the United States are captive hatched, it is still possible to obtain one that is infested with parasites. This could b e accompanied with runny stools, being lethargic, and regurgitation. If you have any combination of these, or have any doubts as to your gecko's health, a stool sample can be done by most vets and should cost less than $20.

6. Impaction - leopard geckos often ingest some of their substrate either while eating their insects, 'tasting' their way around their enclosure, or trying to get more calcium/minerals from their substrate. Unfortunately, by doing this, they can ingest something that won't pass through their system and get 'plugged up'. This leads to the gecko not being able to pass any waste, and eventually death. This is why I wholeheartedly recommend utilizing paper towels or newspaper as substrate until the geckos are over 35 grams in weight. (I use it for some of my adults, too)

7. Wrong Roommate - this may surprise some, but another consequence of having two males in the same enclosure, besides fighting, is that one or both of them may fast themselves. I personally saw a leopard gecko that starved to death even after it was removed from the enclosure that housed the other male.

Answer 2

they somtimes don't every day. What are you feeding it? It should be fed crickets and mealworms. You can feed them waxworms every once in a while. If it is an adult tou can also feed it a pinkie mouse about once a month. When they get ready to shed they don't eat that much either. They also stop eating when they get stressed. Make sure that it always has a dish of water as well.If you have any queations feel free to email me at [e-mail]