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 #2086181


Gsb92606
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 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

I got my leo two days ago and he/she only eats 1 or 2 mealworms every night. I have heard they are supposed to eat like 10. He’s a juvenile normal and I feed him mealworms. Ive tried crix but he doesnt eat em well, although at where i got him he was fed them and mealies. Please answer Im worried sick, thanks.



10/19/09  10:44pm

 #2086183


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Gsb92606   In reference to Message Id: 2086181


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

If you got him two days ago, I wouldn’t worry about it. Sometimes it takes them over a week to eat normally.
10/19/09  10:46pm

 #2086195


Gsb92606
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 2086183


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

Ok, thank you.
And when can I start taming him?
also he/she scratches the sides of the tank, is this normal?
And will my tub melt at 90 F?
thanks
10/19/09  11:10pm

 #2086212


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Gsb92606   In reference to Message Id: 2086195


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

You can start handling about a week afte you got it. But remember it won’t be fully calm until its an adut

Scratching on the side of the tank is probably nothing. If its shedding, that’s why. If not, I wouldnt worry about it

Yur tub will not melt a 90 F
10/20/09  12:01am

 #2086225


Gsb92606
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 2086212


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

ok thanks so much.
and omg right now hes standing up, leaning against the walls, while sleeping ;)
And can I sex him/her at the age of what 5-6 months of age?
10/20/09  12:51am

 #2086232


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Gsb92606   In reference to Message Id: 2086225


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

No, sexing is usually only possible after a year or so.
10/20/09  01:19am

 #2086238


Gsb92606
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 2086232


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

ok, thanks.
Then I have no idea what to name him, hehe.
Probably puppy or navy.
10/20/09  01:38am

 #2086297


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   Message To: Gsb92606   In reference to Message Id: 2086238


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

you can sex them right from birth as for scratching its either sheding or marking its territory just like a dog that pees on everything the gecko will leave a sent trail buy rubbing its body all over the tank as for not eating geckos can go up to 2 weeks with out eating they store fat deposits and nutrients in their tail so i would start to worry if the tail of your gecko gets very thin you said the store that had him or her befor had them on meal worms? i would switch that asap the shell of the meal worm can be hard to digest in their lil stomachs if you can get try and get him on crickets just offer them to your gecko when hes hungry hell eat them and one last thing when feeding your gecko remember that in the wild they dnt eat every single day so tr and feed your gecko every other day so that they dnt become over weight and dust your feeders with calcium once a week
10/20/09  09:53am

 #2086513


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Snakesgalore   In reference to Message Id: 2086297


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

You cannot sex them right from birth, unless you know what temperature they were incubated at

Geckos dont mark territory by scent

Mealworms are fine, as I raise all hatchlings on mealies. Not a problem at all

There’s nothing wrong with feeding young geckos every day



10/20/09  06:10pm

 #2086582


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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 2086513


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

yes they do mark by sent not by how a dog or cat may but as they walk males will scrape themselves against rocks and other thing to show other males that this is their area females not so much but every animal leaves their sent this is why if your introducing a new gecko to your tank you should wash everything down before brining in a new gecko



10/20/09  08:10pm

 #2086586


Ammeratsu
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   Message To: Snakesgalore   In reference to Message Id: 2086582


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

Okay, I take it back.

But they dont mark by simply rubbing. They secrete scent from the pores by their vent.
10/20/09  08:14pm

 #2086686


Gsb92606
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 2086513


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

Thanks for the good info, Ammeratsu.
And snakesgalore, hes a juvie, which means he will need to eat every day.
And for both of you, he just peed. lol
And I heard they usually just poo in one spot of the cage, why is he pooing all over the place?
Also, what morph you think he is, here is a video link: Link
Thanks.
10/20/09  11:00pm

 #2086737


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   Message To: Gsb92606   In reference to Message Id: 2086686


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

That is a normal leopard gecko.

He probably wont start eating regularly for a week or two.

You can start handling him when he starts eating regularly.

disregard what snake said about the mealworms, they are insectivores so their stomachs are equipped with the acids and stuff to break down the hard shells, though crickets are a good staple also.

since he is a juvi, feed him every day for as much as he will eat for a 10-15 min window. every other day when he is about a year old.

you can only sex him now if u know the temps of his incubation (like ammerstu said).







10/21/09  12:56am

 #2086745


Snakesgalore
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   Message To: Zeek2493   In reference to Message Id: 2086737


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

disregard what snake said about the mealworms, they are insectivores so their stomachs are equipped with the acids and stuff to break down the hard shells, though crickets are a good staple also.



beardies eat insects aswell and so do many other reptiles the shell of the meal worm is very tough and its hard for them to digest stick to crickets and as treats wax worms and silks and the occasional meal morm not as a staple
10/21/09  01:14am

 #2086838


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   Message To: Snakesgalore   In reference to Message Id: 2086745


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

OK, first of all, the meal worms do have a harder shell. But, with the proper temps (you may want to raise yours by 2-3 degrees) they should digest them. It will just be harder, feed him every day up until about a year old, then feed him every other day. Being that young, 2 mealies every day may be all his little tummy can fit. I personally feed my Leo super worms, they have a much higher nutritional content than mealies. :-)

Cody
10/21/09  09:40am

 #2087325


Gsb92606
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   Message To: Lone Wolf   In reference to Message Id: 2086838


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

Yeah, the problem is he cant fit superworms in his mouth.
10/22/09  01:20am

 #2087404


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   Message To: Gsb92606   In reference to Message Id: 2087325


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

Cut em’ in half. (The super worms, not your Leo. Well, it’s not recommended that you cut your Leo in half anyways.) :-)
10/22/09  08:32am

 #2087648


Zeek2493
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   Message To: Lone Wolf   In reference to Message Id: 2087404


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

It is harder for beardies to digest the mealworm’s shells because they are omnivores. Their diet is for plants and some insects, while leopard geckos are made to easily digest the exoskeleton. Superworms are recommended for beardies since the shells are softer and it is easier for them, since they are omnivores. Unless the gecko is ill, the gecko is able to digest the mealworm with no problem.
10/22/09  08:55pm

 #2087698


Gsb92606
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   Message To: Zeek2493   In reference to Message Id: 2087648


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

Thanks for the info.



10/22/09  10:13pm

 #2087700


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   Message To: Lone Wolf   In reference to Message Id: 2087404


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

LOL!!!!
And cutting a superworm is freaky to me....
10/22/09  10:14pm

 #2087809


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   Message To: Gsb92606   In reference to Message Id: 2087700


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

Hi GSB

Congrats on your first gecko. Sometimes it can take up to two weeks for a leopard gecko to adjust, especially a baby. He actually seems to have good weight on him/her so I am sure he will be fine.

Mealies are fined, crickets are good too, I also like feeding roaches. Wax worms ONLY ON OCCASION. Make sure all are dusted.

From the video, he looks to be either a hypo or a normal, once he is settled in send us some pictures of the little guy. Sexing can be done at birth if you know what temp they were incubated at. But since you purchased from Petco, you’ll most likely never know that. As he/she grows, look for pores and lumps to develop for boys ( which I have seen as early as 3 months), and if not, it can be confirmed female at at least one year old.

Good Luck
10/23/09  06:51am

 #2088051


Gsb92606
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   Message To: Ento890   In reference to Message Id: 2087809


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

ok thanks. I’ll post more pictures soon and more links to my youtube videos as i post. How old do you think he/she is? Im pretty sure she/he (I’ll just say "he" or "she" to make it simle from now on) is a juvie since hes pretty big. and if hes a normal his bands are goin away so hes most likely a juvie. :? again, thanks.



10/23/09  10:16pm

 #2089770


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   Message To: Ento890   In reference to Message Id: 2087809


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

ok so a while ago I pet him and he almost bit me.
Angry.... (i mean the gecko was angry, not me!)
Not adgusting to well...
also he only eats at night, why?



10/29/09  05:05pm

 #2089772


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   Message To: Gsb92606   In reference to Message Id: 2089770


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

Leopard geckos are nocturnal so they are most active at night. This is their natural feeding cycle. Although, im sure as he/she gets used to you, they will come running when you have food. My geckos will eat ANY and ALL times of the day.

Babies will readily bite, hiss, squeek, or stand on their hind legs when threatened. Its normal. He will get used to you in time dont worry.

ashley
10/29/09  05:13pm

 #2089835


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   Message To: Snakesgalore   In reference to Message Id: 2086745


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

I agree with snake, a young gecko shouldn’t be eating just mealworms as they are very high in fat and sometimes they become addicted to worms and that’s all they will eat. Keep up with the crickets and dust a couple of times per week to avoid MBD but not too much as it can make them conspitated. Also just like others have said they are nocturnal so they are certainly more active at night. Please remember to not leave too many crickets in with your gecko as the crickets can actually eat on him/her and hurt your gecko. Also have enough hideouts for your gecko and of course keep at least one with moss so that it makes shedding much easier on them.
10/29/09  08:18pm

 #2089879


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   Message To: Ento890   In reference to Message Id: 2089772


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

Thanks for the info.
Do you think I could handle him in about a week?
Again, thanks.

Soo
10/29/09  10:31pm

 #2089881


Gsb92606
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   Message To: Mr. Mali   In reference to Message Id: 2089835


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

I have enough info on the ’what to feed’ now. Im over it. The mealies are not high in fat, the waxies are. If I raise the temp on the warm side like a tiny bit it will be ok, atleast thats what i heard. The only Q i have for now is that hes not as tame as I would like him to be. I know all of you will be saying "It usually takes about a week for them to adjust. And he wont be tame until an adult" well I have a suprise for you its been about a week and a half since I got him. And I know he wont be fully tame until an adult. I just want him to be at the tameness most juvies are. And getting him at PetCo doesn’t affect the tameness right?
Please read over the 1st two sentences before posting anything. Also answer my RECENT questions, because the old Qs I will 99% most likely have it down.



10/29/09  10:38pm

 #2089962


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   Message To: Gsb92606   In reference to Message Id: 2089881


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

As far as taming, you said it’s been a week and a half right? Give him 2-3 more weeks. Most reptiles will not adjust in a week. I wouldn’t bother with taming for another 3 weeks, the key is to let him adjust to his cage and feel that he is safe in his cage. To take him out of his cage right now would break that secure feeling that he was building up. Taking him out now would show that he isn’t secure in his tank because predators can get to him. As I say with any reptile, just give him time. :-) Let me know how it goes. :-)

Cody
10/30/09  07:24am

 #2090226


Gsb92606
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   Message To: Lone Wolf   In reference to Message Id: 2089962


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

Ok thank you.



10/31/09  12:55am

 #2090258


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   Message To: Gsb92606   In reference to Message Id: 2090226


 Not Eating??? PLEASE READ

Consider yourself welcomed :-)

Cody
10/31/09  07:11am
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