[rx7master]

my leachie is about 22 months old. I've read to be patient, because they grow slowly. I was just hoping another Isle E owner could chime in with an approximate weight and length for a gecko this age. picture would be nice too so i can guage the body girth.

I read so many other posts, & it seems my little buddy might be a little behind, though otherwise seems healthy. He eats cgd every other day & doesn't care much for insects. I've never seen him/her eat a cricket but occasionally a cricket will eventually disappear from the cage, but i normally remove them the next day so he doesnt eat any crickets that are starving of nutrients. I dont know if they are being eaten, or escaping (zoo med glass terrarium)

Here are my results:
7/7/11- 41grams
9/7- 51g
9/20 - 54g
9/23 - 55g
10/24 - 60g
12/8 - 80g
1/5/12 - 95g
4/22/12 - 102g
5/4/12 - 112g

[Debbie]

Every gecko grows in a different rate. There is no right weight a a certain age, sorry. If he is eating his CGD hw should be fine. Our leachies also don't eat insects.
We have a female Moro Cross who is 22 months old ans she weight 61 grams. But again, this says nothing. We also have a GT leachies who is 7 months old and 52 grams...

[rx7master]

Thanks for the info Debbie, I know they are all individuals. I was just interested in getting a some input to tell whether my gecko fits into the average or small end of the spectrum.

[Debbie]

You're welcome! How much does yours weigh?

[rx7master]

Originally Posted by Debbie

You're welcome! How much does yours weigh?

41 grams

[rx7master]

I increased the temps from a constant 70F to about 75F day with a 5-7 degree drop at night. He has gained 5grams since starting this thread. So he's around 46g now. Is this in the average realm?

[escargo85]

Leachianus are easy to care for, but I find that minimalistic, and otherwise, tight housing have a large impact on growth. It also seems that climate zone and ambient room temperature have quite an impact as well.
My offshore animals have a much slower growth rate than my GT animals do. BUT... All are raised the same. Shoe box containers never fail for the first 50-75 grams of life. These containers hold a constant high air humidity with minimal misting, only a water bowl. For slower growers, I tape the outside of the container for security. The Key is, Air humidity and security. If you can provide those two factors consistently your Leachie will eat and eat and eat. Hence growth. I don't advocate the idea of "Leachianus are slow growers". You can achieve optimum growth rates with MRP alone if you can provide the above. Until they reach 75-100 grams, They need to be in a non display enclosure. Once that weight is reached, You can put them in a "display" enclosure, they will eat for you just fine. Give it a whirl.
FD's Rule! if your a master, I want an FC with a 20B and bridge ports!

[rx7master]

Thanks, that was immensely helpful.

& as far as the rx7's go; i parted with mine years ago. It's just an easy to remember screen name for me. I miss that car, 2,600 lb car putting down 393hp to the wheels was good for an adrenaline rush.

[rx7master]

my leachie now weighs 54 grams, he gained 13 grams in just under 11 weeks. seems like hes growing like a weed now, thanks to the suggestions by escargo85.

[rx7master]

60g as of 10/24/11