How long can Leopard geckos go without eating

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acpart

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Adult leopard geckos can go months, especially if they go into brumation, which means that they go to the cool side and essentially sleep through the winter. One of my leopard geckos, that I've had for 10 years, frequently doesn't eat all winter. At his worst, he went from Nov. to May. This wasn't best for him, and he had a respiratory infection (which was treated after a vet visit), but he pulled through after losing about 20 grams. Now, in November, he's still eating (I expect he may stop in January) and weighs about 75 grams.

Aliza
 
Yoshi'smom

Yoshi'smom

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It's not recommended to let a leopard gecko go without food for any extended period of time unless they are brumating (which is still unsafe in my opinion). If they refuse food, it could be a symptom of something much worse like MBD or infection. Is your leo refusing food or are you just curious? I know in the winter months they tend to eat less with the drop in temperature and reduced light.
 
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