My 4-month-old gecko won't eat. How can I get him to start eating?

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Hi, I have a 4 month old gecko and he isn’t eating. I’m worried about him. His owner had him on powder smoothie mix but I tried veggie and meal worms, he won’t eat any so I went back to smoothie and he is continuing not to eat. Pet's info: Reptile | Gecko | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 17 days old | 1lb

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

You can also try crickets or dubia roaches. Make sure any prey is appropriately sized, no bigger than the space between the eyes. At his age, you're going to be feeding pretty small prey. Check the temps in the enclosure also. Low temps can affect appetite in reptiles. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. This will provide warmth and may treat or prevent minor dehydration. You can also supplement with Fluker's Repta-Boost. Find it in the local Petco.

My 4-month-old gecko won't eat. How can I get him to start eating?

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