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11-14-2019, 12:45 PM #1
Fat Gecko?
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I feed him mealworms every other day and substitute crickets on some occasions. Initially Taz did not eat for the first 3 weeks I had him (early August 2019). Now he has a healthy appetite. He sheds regularly and his stools are normal.
Should I be concerned about this and if so, what is my best option.
Linda
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11-14-2019, 01:19 PM #2
Hi there. Please include clear and well lit pictures (different angles preferably) for us to be able to make that determination. Thanks!
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11-14-2019, 03:00 PM #3
yes, geckos can definitely get fat and a picture would be very helpful.
mealworms are like the cheeseburgers of the feeder world, even when properly dusted.[I]* Morelia spilota harrisoni * Morelia spilota mcdowelli *Liasis olivaceous olivaceous * Blaesodactylus boivini * /I]
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11-14-2019, 05:58 PM #4
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11-14-2019, 08:25 PM #5
you should stop listening to your co-workers because so far they have been wrong. the geckos fine. maybe take it home so you dont have to listen to their opinions.
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11-15-2019, 02:06 AM #6
I think he looks fine as well.
Aliza
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11-15-2019, 02:14 PM #7
A little hard to be 100% certain with that picture, but I would characterize your gecko as being maybe a "little plump" but not dangerously overweight or anything. He looks healthy.
Admittedly, I have not seen as many geckos as the members above (certainly not as many as Aliza.) So I would trust their opinion. Probably a good idea to get some other feeders in the diet too so you are not feeding quite as many mealworms.
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11-15-2019, 03:07 PM #8
yeah, he's fine. just don't let him gain any, so a transition to a little more crickets and a little fewer mealworms is still a good idea.
[I]* Morelia spilota harrisoni * Morelia spilota mcdowelli *Liasis olivaceous olivaceous * Blaesodactylus boivini * /I]
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11-16-2019, 05:39 PM #9
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