Hi! I have been "browsing" this list for a while, but never posted anything myself. I've been impressed with the amount of information I have seen passed around here, though, and decided to post my recent problem. I purchased a Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius) from Petland Discounts about a month ago. He was starved/dehydrated beyond anything I have ever seen. He's been to the vet, and everything has checked out ok. Our only option was to force feed him and hope for the best. We started out feeding turkey baby food and pedialite. Then we switched to a "bug slurry", mealworms and waxworms blended into strawberry boost. He's fed 2cc's every night. He started out at 13 grams, and has now dropped to 9.6 grams. When we first got him home he slowly became more active, but now he has returned to his original state, never moving from his moist hide. He's even begun to defecate in there. I would like for him to have the best chance possible, and I am looking for alternatives to get him back on his feet and eating on his own. If anyone can lend a suggestion or some advice it would be greatly appreciated. I have posted a picture of him on my website if it will help.
http://www.bronxprincess.com/luckypics.htm Thanks! Diana _______________________________________________ Global Gecko Association http://www.gekkota.com Classifieds http://www.gekkota.com/cgi-gekkota/classifieds.cgi gecko mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.gekkota.com/mailman/listinfo/gecko
