I recently separated him from his cage mate because he lost his tail. I've given him more worms than I normally would, because he needs to store fat. However, everytime I glance in it looks like its all gone! Then I check on him to see if his stump is alright (as in not infected) and I find tons of the mealworms in his coconut! Is this normal behavior, or is there something I should do?
2007-12-25 09:51:04 · 5 answers · asked by Rachel S 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I agree with Ian.
If you put the meal-worms just in the enclosure, and not in a high sided dish, they will crawl to a dark spot.
If your LG is not eating, he could be stressed. Keep an eye on him, you may need to feed "reptiaid". They can go for about a week without eating, but not for long without water.
He will need to adjust to his new surroundings, I found this happens when you change their habitat or surroundings too much. Mine actually go off their food for a week, when too many changes happen, just like separating them from their cage mates.
Not eating can also be a sign of impaction, if you are using ANY KIND of sand. Keep an eye out for that, it could require a vet visit.
2007-12-25 13:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by JSB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lizards, birds, dogs, cats, snakes--they all sense change and that can be upsetting to them--they do not think like humans--they are reacting instinctively and will horde food---poop in different places---pant---anything to mark the new surroundings. the stump won't get infected--you would not be there in the wild if he lost a tail--SO LEAVE THE LIZARD ALONE for a while--stop touching the lizard. humans are a threat no matter what--for instance--dogs and cats will scratch and bite regardless of being an owner or not--animals are different than us so get used to it
2007-12-25 09:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by fire_inur_eyes 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
one of mine lost her tail due to the family cat. just keep fresh water consistent heat and a normal feeding schedule and your gecko should be just fine. if there not hungry they dont eat. and mealworms will crawl to find a place to hide. good luck.
2007-12-25 11:05:46 · answer #3 · answered by Ian T 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a leopard gecko that recently died. Apparently, some of them go off of their food and never recover. I tried feeding it mealworms and crickets but most of them didn't get eaten. My husband works with a woman who has several of them in her office. She said two of hers died that way.
2007-12-25 10:02:43 · answer #4 · answered by RoVale 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ask the vet or someone who works at the pet store
2007-12-25 09:54:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋