Why Won't Leopard Gecko Eat?

[Herpkid101x]

Yesterday my friend gave me his 4 yearold 6 inch Leopard Gecko and i put 4 crickits in his cage. Today there were still 4 inside, so why wont he eat them?
Is it because he has to get used to the new house and by the way he is still in the same cage and same surrondings and nothing has changed to his cage

[The Snake Guru]

That would most likely be the number 1 reason....give him a couple of days.

Also how do you have him setup? Tank, heat, temperatures?

~B~

[Herpkid101x]

yup i got everything he needs. Overtank heat bulbs and a 100w bulb that my friend told me to use only used during winter as well as an undertank that should be used during winter too. Also i have caned mealworms and canned crikits with vitamin and mineral powers.

[The Snake Guru]

Well here's the thing, your friend's house is probably not running at the same temperature as yours. What temperature is the cage and basking spot at? This should be the determining factor in wether the bulbs need to go on or not.....not "it depends on the time of year." Also the Undertank heater should be on ALL the time for sure since he needs a thermal gradiant in order to properly digest his food.

And if you really want to stimulate a feeding response, try live crickets....I've used canned ones in a pinch but they don't go for them as much or with as much enthusiasm as live prey.

~B~

[Herpkid101x]

oh ill turn on his undertank and i do use live crikits to like u said he might have to get used to the new place.

[The Snake Guru]

Alright, now in order for this to work, you are going to have to work with me.

What are the Temperatures in the cage? You should have at least 2 thermometers in the cage one on the coolside (oppisite side of the heat pad) and one on the hot side (Where the heat pad is)

Temperature plays a key role in if your lizard is going to eat or not. I'm not sure why you don't answer this question since I have asked it 3 times now, but if you want to me help you out here you are going to have to give me something to work with.

~B~

[Rolly]

Guru I promise im paying attention.... lol:yes:

[The Snake Guru]

RFLOL...well I'm glad someone is! Too funny.

~B~

[Herpkid101x]

srry bout dat but his temp is like 90 -95 and next time im at a pet store im gettin another thermomiter

[The Snake Guru]

Well that would be your hot side temp. Just make sure the coolside is running in the low 80s say 82 to 85 degrees.

~B~

[Herpkid101x]

yup thats wat the temp for the cool side i kno because today i found a thermomiter around the house so i dont have to buy another

[The Snake Guru]

Well Fantastic....hopefully he'll settle in and get going for you.

~B~

[Herpkid101x]

i hope so and also i got some pics of the gecko and my ball python that i should be posting in a little

[Herpkid101x]

heres an update to this thread my gecko just started eating last night

[The Snake Guru]

Fantastic Tyler, see properly setup cages and patience go a long way!
~B~

[Herpkid101x]

yea lets just hope it stays that way! It makes me feel so much better that he's eating.