Q:My Leopard gecko is not eating. What do I do? A:Many circumstances can lead to decreased appetite in leopard geckos. It is sometimes very stressful to new owners when their previously very hungry juveniles slow down in appetite as they approach adult size and weight. This is normal. Cut back feeding times per week and the gecko should eat within a week or so. Occasionally geckos like a different food item for variety's sake and may stop eating for that reason. How would you like it if you got the same thing for dinner every night! Improper temperatures in the terrarium (too hot, too cool) may also result in lack of appetite. Sometimes leopard geckos may fight and that too may be the problem. If your gecko at any age has not eaten in two weeks and appears to be losing weight (pelvic bones becoming prominent, tail getting thinner), then a visit to a non-domestic veterinarian is necessary. Check the yellow pages or call your dog/cat veterinarian for a referral.
Julie Bergman
http://www.geckoranch.com
GGA lifetime member
