Crested Gecko Not Eating

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Geckoman13

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I have a cg and he wont eat his crickets or cdg. I just put him in a new cage but this started happening before I moved him. He hasn't been loosing weight or acting lathargic or sick but he stays in the same place in his cage and ignors all food. I dont even know if he's drinking. His stool looks fine but im getting worried. anyone know what it is or what I should do?
 
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Geckoman13

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I've had him for about 4-6 months he's probobly about that old. His poo is getting less and less normal. I think he might be going into hibernation but im not sure. I've done as much research as I can and I cant finde anything.
 
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mh728

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They don't hibernate but they do act different when cooled down. As maiden said, if he's pooping he's eating. What temperature was he before and what are the temperatures now that he's having problems.
 
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Geckoman13

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He's been staying at the same temp the whole time. I live in AZ so it stays around 80 with the airconditioning and my fan.
 
mh728

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That is too hot to be a constant temp for cresteds. While they do ok with occasionally having temps around 80, they should be kept between 70-75 most of the time and dropping to high 60's at night (in my opinion). Also do you mist enough to make up for being in a dry place (humidity: 70-85 percent)?
 
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Geckoman13

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Yah I keep the humidity up and there really isnt any way to keep the temp below 75 in the summer. I keep it as kool as possible but thats the best I can do. He's never shown sighns of discomfort from it before..
 
mh728

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You should strive for below 80, 76-78 is the highest optimal range. My cresteds become very lethargic on the off days of 77+. If you can't handle this then you should have seriously considered one of the many gecko's that need to be kept in the 80's.
 
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Geckoman13

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Hey I dont need you telling me what I should and shouldn't have gotten. He's just fine and he's starting to eat now. I think im doin a damn good job keeping my room at 80 when it's 110 outside. I love animals and I would never get somwthing I cant handle.
 
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Leif

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It has been recommended by Allen Repashy for slow growing cresteds to be housed at 80%F. The growth rate is increased but it is a fine line at that temperature. Especially in the desert. As stated before they do much better in the 70s and definitely not above 80. Most of the time you wont notice a hatchling to young juvenile eating any CGD but you will notice the poop. Stick with that indicator and still offer crickets. Continue misting twice a day but allow the cage to dry out at one point. I don't think that will be a problem in the desert. My concern would be to keep that guy hydrated. Good luck.
 
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Geckoman13

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I allways make sur he has water... oh and do you know where to post Im new to this sight and I cant finde where it is...
 
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Leif

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Geckoman13 said:
I allways make sur he has water... oh and do you know where to post Im new to this sight and I cant finde where it is...
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It's not just offering water but raising the humidity. If you can't keep the humidity up or have a moist hide box then it can lead to poor shed. Poor shed on fingers and toes can result in constriction and the limb going black and the animal losing that extremity.

I never even introduced myself. Eh...
 
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Geckoman13

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oh ya I know all that stuff... I make sure the humidity stays from 40 (on a bad day) to 70. I allways check his limbs after a shed too. just in case...
 
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Crestedgecko4

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Crested gecko not eating or moving

My crested gecko is not eating and staying in or place in his tank. We just got him a week ago and have not been that good about the quarantine. Any suggestions on why he is not eating or moving?
 
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Crestedgecko4 said:
My crested gecko is not eating and staying in or place in his tank. We just got him a week ago and have not been that good about the quarantine. Any suggestions on why he is not eating or moving?
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You really should start your own thread with a new question...

But it's generally a good idea to leave a new crestie alone as much as possible for the first few weeks after you get them, as they are very scared and need time to acclimate to their new home and start feeling safe.

If you'll post some pictures of your enclosure in a new thread, we can take a look and see if there are any issues or things that might make your crestie more comfortable, as well.

Don't forget they are nocturnal animals, so usually sleep during the day and are active late at night when you are asleep.
 
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