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Old 06-15-2004, 07:24 AM   #1
Lemur_6
Gecko that never eats but grows

I got a gecko that seems to never eat. In the last month, he's eaten all of 2 pinheads and about 6 mealworms. Yet he's shed twice already and has gained gained 5 grams in weight. He's not thin by any means, nice plump tail and has fat pockets the size of a mung bean. Wierd huh? Anyone else seen this before?

-Lemur 6
 
Old 06-15-2004, 12:24 PM   #2
riverjop
I have a gecko that eats like a pig, but does'nt seem to grow!.....wanna trade!
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Old 06-15-2004, 12:36 PM   #3
josh06
My male used to be like that. He never lost any weight, and would only eat about 2 or 3 mealies a week. Now he eats about 20-30 a night. So, yours will probably get over it and start eating regularly again. Just gotta wait it out. Anyways, I managed to find a pic when my male was on his little fast. here he is during that time...
<img src=http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/15205IM003005.jpg>
 
Old 06-15-2004, 06:57 PM   #4
Lemur_6
The other thing is, my gecko seems to love baby mealworms, but hates everything else. I've tried supers, wax worms, crickets, and normal sized mealworms, but nothing gets his attention faster than baby mealworms. These things are itty bitty, like the size of a fly maggot. Gobbles mouthfuls at a time, but casually eats a single adult mealworm once in a while and totally ignores supers and waxies. Sorta chases after crix, but gives up after a bit.

My mealworm colony is going through it's new generation stage, so hopefully I'll have some decently sized ones for him to eat soon. I'll post an update if he starts pigging out on them again.

I think I spoiled yet another gecko...
 

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