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My leopard gecko won't eat and is shedding again. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Gecko | Male | unneutered

Hello, I have a leopard gecko (unknown age, I believe 3-5 years old). He usually eats a couple times a week, not including when he sheds, but recently has not been eating. He did not eat the week prior to shedding, or the two weeks after shedding. I have offered him food often and he will just stare at the worm or lick it and walk away. As well, he finished shedding but about 5-7 days after he shed, he has started to shed again.

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on April 2nd, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Ramen. Try a warm water soak, shallow, for 5-10 minutes to possibly stimulate defecation. You can also try using a feeding syringe to offer a meat flavored baby food. If these are not successful, a veterinary visit is probably needed. Intestinal parasites or infections, gastrointestinal foreign bodies are all possibilities. The veterinarian should be able to review husbandry and diet. Good luck.

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    Answered By Todd Cecil

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 15th, 2018

    Thanks for including the pictures and reaching out regarding Grant Rueben. It is still recommended to have an appointment with a veterinarian. Try soaking him in approximately 0.25" warm water for 10-15 minutes, to see if this stimulates drinking and/or defecation. Using a syringe to offer a meat Gerber's baby food could provide some nutrition and calories. If he continues to regurgitate, there isn't much you can do at home. Good luck.

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