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 #2089318


Mr. Mali
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 Gecko Binge eating

Hello All, I was just wondering if anyone else’s gecko is binge eating at this time of year? My gecko doesn’t normally eat too much and now she is eating like CRAZY like 18 crickets a night. She usually eats only about 24 for the week since she’s an adult(3 years old) and she’s by herself in her tank. Is it possible she’s binge eating for burmation even though she hasn’t done it before ??
10/28/09  11:14am

 #2089321


Snakesgalore
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   Message To: Mr. Mali   In reference to Message Id: 2089318


 Gecko Binge eating

its in their nature to increase their eating at this time of year cuz of them going into thier winter state its normal but if your going to winter her dnt feed her for 2 weeks and then let her be but if your not going to winter her then just feed her the normal amount of crickets



10/28/09  11:56am

 #2089335


Mr. Mali
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   Message To: Snakesgalore   In reference to Message Id: 2089321


 Gecko Binge eating

Ya we will be going into a good old Canadian winter probably soon going by the weather LOL. I just found it strange that she’s never done this before(3 years)...I guess my little baby is growing up and maturing. Thanks again
10/28/09  01:33pm

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Snakesgalore
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   Message To: Mr. Mali   In reference to Message Id: 2089335


 Gecko Binge eating

ya the canadian winters suck lol im in ontario and it gets cold for me



10/28/09  11:54pm

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Mr. Mali
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   Message To: Snakesgalore   In reference to Message Id: 2089566


 Gecko Binge eating

LOL Me too but more southern Ontario so it’s not so bad, but I really don’t enjoy driving in it that’s for sure.



10/29/09  01:46pm

 #2089714


Mr. Mali
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   Message To: Snakesgalore   In reference to Message Id: 2089566


 Gecko Binge eating

Since you have snakes to can I ask you another question??

I have a Anyerythristic/black corn snake at my work and I just got it in on wed and typically my snakes eat right away but not this guy, we’ve tried baby pinkies(frozen ’cause that’s all I can feed) I even cut the pinkie in half hoping the scent of blood would grab it’s attention, I’ve made the pinkie hot and I’ve made it cool as well hoping the temperatues would help. do you think soaking ti in chicken broth would help?? it’s a very young snake probably only about 6-8 inches long and quite small in diameter. It’s tank is perfectly fine and the heat is maintained. It’s CB too
What do you think???

Thanks again
10/29/09  01:53pm

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Snakesgalore
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   Message To: Mr. Mali   In reference to Message Id: 2089714


 Gecko Binge eating

ya you can try that also if that doesnt work you can try rubbing it on another reptile also if you just got him give him some tim to adjust usally a week then try to offer food


where bouts in ontario are you? just curious
10/30/09  08:16am

 #2090031


Mr. Mali
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   Message To: Snakesgalore   In reference to Message Id: 2089973


 Gecko Binge eating

I’m in Toronto..You???

I tried rubbing some shaving of a hamster on the pinkie but once again it refused...It’s so fustrating ’cause I’ve never had this problem before, even my ball python ate right away and they are known to be picky eaters.
10/30/09  01:34pm

 #2090338


Snakesgalore
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   Message To: Mr. Mali   In reference to Message Id: 2090031


 Gecko Binge eating

just down the street lol im in oshawa



10/31/09  02:30pm

 #2090376


Mr. Mali
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   Message To: Snakesgalore   In reference to Message Id: 2090338


 Gecko Binge eating

LOL Nice..it’s strange that people are always around each other and never know it. I use to work in Pickering too



10/31/09  05:19pm


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