Leopard gecko not eating

[Spidey&venomsmommy]

I purchased two leopard geckos about 2-3 weeks ago as a pet for my two young sons (and me). I've had leopard geckos in the past so I thought they would make a great first pet to help teach the responsibility and such. I got the geckos at a local big name pet store. They both appeared healthy with a good fat reserve on their tails and the gentleman at the store seemed knowledgeable. Now the one doesn't appear to be eating. He looks skinner than the other gecko. He is still acting normal and doesn't appear to be stressed. I keep my boys away from the geckos for the most part until they can adjust to their new home. I've been feeding them gut loaded crickets, meal worms, and even wax worms in an attempt to fatten up the little guy. Any suggestions what else I can do? Or should I seek veterinary help? Please help!

 

[cricket4u]

They are not housed together are they?

 

[Spidey&venomsmommy]

Yes they are. The store said they got them that day from the same "vendor". Should they not be since the one isn't eating???

 

[cricket4u]

Yes they are. The store said they got them that day from the same "vendor". Should they not be since the one isn't eating???

Boys should never be housed together. They must be housed alone. They will end up fighting till death. One can be intimidating the other. That could be the problem. Separate them ASAP.

 

[Spidey&venomsmommy]

I don't believe they are both boys. Judging by their glands at least one is a girl. They are still fairly young so it's hard for me to say for sure. They hide together and I've never seen either of them be aggressive. I work 2nd shift so I like to watch them when I get home from work to un-wind. So I get to see their behaviors pretty often.

 

[cricket4u]

I don't believe they are both boys. Judging by their glands at least one is a girl. They are still fairly young so it's hard for me to say for sure. They hide together and I've never seen either of them be aggressive. I work 2nd shift so I like to watch them when I get home from work to un-wind. So I get to see their behaviors pretty often.

Even a male and female should not be house together until they are of age and if you want them to breed. The male can stress the female out wanting to mate. They are solitary creatures and do best housed alone. Read through the caresheet which has great information.

http://www.geckosunlimited.com/comm...dations-nutshell-19-february-2012-update.html

 

[Spidey&venomsmommy]

Even a male and female should not be house together until they are of age and if you want them to breed. The male can stress the female out wanting to mate. They are solitary creatures and do best housed alone. Read through the caresheet which has great information.

http://www.geckosunlimited.com/comm...dations-nutshell-19-february-2012-update.html

I'm going to separate them today. That way too I can tell exactly who is eating and deficating. The geckos I had before had no problem be housed together which is why I put them together. Thanks for the care sheet, great info! It's been quite awhile since I've had reptiles so it's good info. I also bought a care book as well to educate myself and be the best "mommy" for our new family members.

 

[cricket4u]

Hi,

Just be careful with the information in some books which can be inaccurate or at least not completely. Make sure the temperatures are correct which plays a huge part in appetite.