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Sean,
I too am a newbie. I may not be able to speak from an expert
level, but it might make you feel better to know that I have been dealing with
this same thing for almost 2 weeks. I have had several of the experts on this
list as well as kingsnake.com tell me not to worry. And just last night one of
the three leos I have ate 3 crix and 2 mealworms. The other two haven't yet but
I am hopeful for tonight.
The weird thing is, the one that did eat last night, wouldn't
even acknowledge the crix the night before, and I would hold it in front of his
mouth. So, 3 days is still nothing to worry about. They have that fat tale, and
I think it supplies them well with food.
Did you have them shipped? I did and I was told that is part
of the reason they were so stressed out. Hope this makes you feel
better.
Troy
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 5:29
AM
Subject: [Gecko] newbie
Hi I am new to the list. I just got my
first leopard gecko's. A pair of patternless that I think are beautiful. I
bought them 3 days ago and they still have not eaten. They are 7 & 8
months old and look to be very healthy. My cage set-up consists of a 20 gal
tank, calci-sand, humid box, hide box, small dish of calcium, small dish of
water replaced every day.My lights are on from 7 to 7 and I try to feed
at 8.Under the light my temp is 90 and in the low 80's at the other end.
At night it reaches a low of 75. I have not been able to get in touch
with the seller to find out what time he normally fed at, and if he bowl
fed or free ranged. I have kept chams and an iguana for the last 5 years
so am not new to reptiles.I have done much research before the purchase but
can't recall anything on not eating. When should I start to really worry and
does anyone recommend something like force feeding vita life after a certain
time. I realize they are probably still a little stressed from the move but I
can't help worry a little. Any help would be appreciated, and if anyone can
see anything wrong with my set-up please suggest
alternatives.
Thanks Sean
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