my lepeard gecko is about 9 months old and he eats only 2 crickets a week and it doesn't seem 2 like meal worms its tail is vary skinny plz help he looks fine my tank is fairly clean and the temperature is about 27*C plz help
2007-12-13 13:26:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
no i usally just put more in when there gone
2007-12-13 13:33:52 · update #1
You need to up your temps to 88-91F. Do you have an under tank heater? It's a must with leo's. Use a digital probe thermometer to accurately measure the surface temp. Also, if you are using any kind of sand or loose substrate, remove it--they only cause intestinal impactions and frequent deaths.
Has he been checked for parasites? A common problem in these guys! Find an experienced reptile vet and have him checked asap. Does he have 3 hides? A warm one, a cool one, and a moist warm one? Very important!! A dish of water and a dish of plain calcium powder is also vital.
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2007-12-13 13:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make it hotter. It should have a hot spot of about 85-90 F
It isn't eating nearly enough. Are yuo only feeding it 2 crickets a week? Is it on sand?
I'd reccomend taking it to the vet and see if they reccomend syringe feeding.
2007-12-13 21:31:15 · answer #2 · answered by kittenslayer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋