My new leopard gecko isn't eating. What should I do to help her?

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Question is too long to fit in this text box, please see attached photo! Regarding a leopard gecko & trouble eating

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Confirm proper environmental parameters, especially temperature. If it is too cold, reptiles will not eat or properly digest meals. The crickets pictured may be a bit too big for her. Feed prey no larger than the space between her eyes. You can go down in size, just feed more of them. Gut load crickets for 24 hours prior to feeding and dust regularly with calcium and multivitamin supplements to maximize nutritional value. Give her a few days to acclimate to her new surroundings. Soak in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte to prevent or treat mild dehydration. If her appetite does not improve, have her examined by a veterinarian experienced in treating reptiles. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites. This link will provide more information regarding care: http://www.anapsid.org/leopardgek.html You can find an experienced herp vet here: http://www.anapsid.org/vets/califs.html

My new leopard gecko isn't eating. What should I do to help her?

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