hi everyone,
i've been posting recently about my 9 month old male leopard
gecko, Teagan. as i've stated in several emails prior to
this one, i've had him for about 12 days now, and he's only
eaten one cricket. i've gotten a million responses, but no
one has really answered my question or made me feel much
better about what i know... i've had comments that my
substrate might not be good, but that it probably has
nothing to do with his not eating, since he hasn't appeared
to eat the substrate. i've been told how odd it is that it
takes a 100 watt bulb to get his tank to the normal 85-88
degree range... but none of this really helps me understand
what's going on with him.
i know everyone is trying to give me important advice, and
trust me i'm taking it to heart... but i really do need some
help here. i dont know whether i should call a vet or what!
so here's the lowdown one more time - if you have any
relevant suggestions as to what to do about his not eating,
please let me know.
like i said, he's 9 months old according to the pet store,
no more than 5 inches long, and he's in a 10 gallon tank.
he has a humid hide on the warm side, and a dry hide on the
cool side. his water dish is in between, and he has a
climbing branch. i have a bottle cap of reptocal in with
him. his tank is steady around 85-86 degrees on the warm
end. he's been acting normal: climbing branches, basking,
drinking water, licking his reptocal, being curious in
general. but when i put crickets in with him, he's just not
interested. he's eaten one in the 12 days that i've had
him. he still looks okay, doesnt look any different than
the day we brought him home. but he's my first reptile of
any kind... i dont know what to look for if there's
something wrong.
please, i really could use some advice from people who've
had leos before. is this a typical adjustment period? how
much longer should i wait before i really worry? or should
i be worried now? i'm sorry to be posting all of this
again, but i really don't feel that i've gotten a good,
straight answer about HIM yet, just about my inexperience
with reptiles and setup. i'm trying, but i need a little
help. thanks.
Anna
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