Lorie McGraw wrote:
> The breeder replied via e-mail and told me the following:
> "He had just eaten mealies before I shipped.Try him on regular size
> mealworms.He also got done shedding and a busy breeding season. He just needs
> to be fattened up again and cooled down from breeding so much. Wax worms work
> well too. "
>
> Does a male leo lose all of his body fat by breeding in a "Busy breeding
> season"? This poor fella is skin and bones. His tail is no bigger than a
> pencil at the widest point and I can count every rib and his backbone is
> sticking out. He is supposed to be 1.5 years old. (the breeder "says")
No, this is not normal. How many grams does this guy weigh? Hopefully you have
access to a gram scale. If you can weigh him in oz convert to grams. Males
usually don't have much wear and tear from breeding, that is usually the female
problem. At the most I have occasionally seen a male's color dull a little. His
response and your list of facts about this gecko does not say much for this
breeder.
>
>
> Lorie
>
> Oh, he loves the humid hide box and he lunged at a cricket and drank lots
> of water.
>
Very good!
>
> I think he is strong, and I am getting very attached already.
He must be if he wants to eat crickets already! I would keep him in quarantine
until he is a respectable breeder male weight, about 45grams. Then, before
placing him with females, and as soon as possible anyway, get a fecal series done
so you can take care of whatever health problems that may exist.
Julie Bergman
http://www.geckoranch.com
GGA lifetime member
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