Goofy question on leo tail

Dark_Angel_x322 · 07-19-03, 08:16 PM

ok I have noticed that my leo's tail is getting very large, I am wondering if it is too large for her size or is it is normal. Thanks!
http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/sh...php?photo=9924

PS y do all my pictures I try to put in the post come up at Xs if they are in the gallery?

Alicewave · 07-19-03, 08:26 PM

Looks fine to me. should get fatter even.

JeffT · 07-19-03, 10:39 PM

Actually thats not large, its below average. Are you gut loading the crickets?

Tim and Julie B · 07-19-03, 11:43 PM

That's not below average for a juvenile leo, she looks great. As she matures and stores more fat, her tail will get even bigger! The tail acts as a fat storage facility for leos, so in times of hunger (which applies to living in the wild mostly) they have a reserve of fat to live on. It's a good indicator as to whether or not your gec is healthy, ready for breeding (when the time comes) and for brumation (winter cooling).

Copy the properties, go to your post, select image, paste in the properties and voila, your pic should come up!

There ya go. For once I was right about how to load a photo*pats on the back*(it doesn't happen often so.......)

JeffT · 07-20-03, 10:49 AM

Well that does not look exactly "huge", but its still a great looking leopard, it will be a good breeder.

Clownfishie · 07-20-03, 12:41 PM

That's a good sized tail for a juvie

As she gets bigger, her tail will keep getting bigger too... it's perfectly normal, and in fact it's a good thing

We like leos with nice fat tails ... that means that they're happy and healthy!

Dark_Angel_x322 · 07-20-03, 08:34 PM

Ok thanks I was just worrying that i was feeding her too much. I am glad she is not "fat" is there a way too tell if they are getting too fat or is this something to worry about after she stops growing? Should I ever worry?

Clownfishie · 07-21-03, 12:09 AM

Feed her as much as she wants to eat until she's fully grown... She's a growing girl!

After that, keep closer tabs on her food intake if she looks to be getting overly fat... but like I said, fat tails are a good thing on a leo

It takes a lot for a gecko to be considered to actually be obese....