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Leopard gecko feeding help?

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Dacia.ruth96

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I got my baby Leo about 3 weeks ago and all I have gotten him to eat is one meal worm, is he ok?


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It is difficult to say whether, or not, your gecko is okay without knowing how he is acting, what he looks like, etc. Also without knowing whether, or not, his set up is appropriate.

How is he acting?
Does he appear too skinny?
What does his tail look like (plump or skinny or "middle of the road")?
What do his stools look like?
Are you feeding live mealworms that are of appropriate size for the size of your gecko? (Insect/worm should be no longer than the space between his eyes)
What is his set up like?
What are the temps (especially the warm side)?
Does he have water available 24/7.
Have you tried any other feed items (i.e. appropriate sized Dubia roaches, crickets, silkworms, etc.)?
 
He's active, drinking and roaming and such

He seems to have decent body mass

Tails pretty chubby too

Solid and he poops everyday

Yes I am.

He's in a 15 gal with a heat mat, two hides, water bowl and food bowl

Warm side floor temp is 87-90 cool side is 78-81

Yes and he drinks frequently

I was headed to the store today but he ate one more worm last night and that gave me a little hope lol



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This is him


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What a cute little guy.:)

Glad to see that he ate another mealworm.

Doesn't appear that anything is wrong.
May simply be a case that he is not accustomed to mealworms.
Although, with time, he should become accustomed to them. If possible, try to pick out some mealworms that are extra active since Leos especially hone in on movement.
You can also try some different insects/worms to see if he prefers eating something else.
 
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