What to do if your leopard gecko is refusing to eat?
A leopard gecko not eating should be fed high fat prey to get them eating again. This can also help to replenish fat stores in their tails. Try feeding: butter worms, wax worms or super worms.
How long can leopard geckos go without food in captivity?
two weeks
Conclusion. Adult leopard geckos can go for up to two weeks without eating, while young geckos can survive up to 10 days without a meal. However, it is crucial to ensure that your pet leopard gecko is not refusing to eat due to an illness or improper care.
Will a leopard gecko starve itself?
A leopard gecko will not starve itself to death. It might refuse to eat when it has stored enough energy in its tail but will start eating again when that energy is used up. Leopard geckos that refuse to eat even though they are starving are usually sick or suffering from an incorrect tank setup.
Why is my leopard gecko not eating but drinking water?
If your leopard gecko recently got a chill from a draft or had a decrease in their environmental temperature, it could have a respiratory infection that has caused them to stop eating. Respiratory infections are common in reptiles and can cause one to lose its appetite.
How can I help my stressed leopard gecko?
Be calm, speak in a soft voice, hand feed 1-2 times a week, approach your leopard gecko’s tank often and with time, it will stop being scared of you. Make sure your hands are always warm before handling. Some leopard geckos have a different personality, and don’t like handling at all.
How often do juvenile leopard geckos eat?
every day
Baby Leopard Geckos should be fed 5-7 small crickets or mealworms every day until they reach about 4 inches. Larger food should be offered every other day until they become full grown in about 10-12 months. Adults can be fed 6-7 large crickets or mealworms 2 to 3 times a week.
How do I know if my leopard gecko is dying?
A dying leopard gecko will show signs of extreme weight loss, abnormality or even lack of droppings, lethargy, sunken eyes, and lack of appetite. Very often, the most fatal sign is lack of appetite because it signifies that your leopard gecko is ill, impacted, or just waiting for its death.
Why do leopard geckos stop eating?
Cold Environment. The number one reason why leopard geckos stop eating is that they are too cold. Perhaps your heat bulb burned out, perhaps the heat mat stopped working, perhaps there’s a draft going into the cage, or maybe you never had a heat source for your leopard gecko and now it’s just gotten too cold.