Baby not eating?

Kazska

Kazska

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Ok, I've been keeping a very close eye on Revel (my new little girl) over the last 5 days and as far as I can see shes not eating yet.
The breeder I got her from warned me that because of the change of surroundings say may not eat and be a bit stressed for a week or so (understandably).

I just wanted to get some other opinions on what to do next. I don't think its got extreme enough to start force feeding but if anyone has any tips to ease her into eating I'd really appreiciate it :)

She doesn't seem sluggish or unwell, shes still pooping every other day at least, so I don't know whether to take that as a sign that she IS eating or if its just food from before I took her home.
I'd been handling her already which I didn't really think anything of at first, then I realised I was doing exactly what I tell other people not to do! So now I'm leaving her WELL alone to settle in, only disturing her to change her water and food, and scoop poop.
I'm keeping her on paper towls and on top of a small heat mat covering about half the floor space.
She REALLY friendly and doesn't seem afraid of humans at all, so that comforts me a bit :)

Anyway I'd really appreiciate any comments or advice, thanks guys! :)

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nextgecko

nextgecko

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well. I think it's all ok.It's early to worry :)
If she make poo, is a good sign , however, you can weigh her to check if she lost some grams.Don't touch he, but you knew it...;-)
I 'd raise food for one day, to stimulate her.You use like food crickets or mealworm?
 
Kelentari

Kelentari

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I wouldn't worry about her just yet, Kaz. She'll eat for ya when she gets good and hungry, I'm sure! ;-)
 
Kazska

Kazska

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nextgecko said:
well. I think it's all ok.It's early to worry :)
If she make poo, is a good sign , however, you can weigh her to check if she lost some grams.Don't touch he, but you knew it...;-)
I 'd raise food for one day, to stimulate her.You use like food crickets or mealworm?
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I don't have anything to weight her in, I tried with my mums kitchen scales but they're not at all accurate :shock:
I use mealworms as thats what the breeder said he fed her on, didn't wanna freak her out with scary jumpy food she'd never seen before :lol:

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Kazska

Kazska

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Hey! Just thought I'd let you guys know shes started eating and doing fine :D Thanks for your comments, they put me at ease :)

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lemonjello

lemonjello

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It isn't wise to buy them as "babies". When they fast after a big move, they count on their fat reserves. But when they are babies, they have no reserves, so they can starve and die...
 
Kazska

Kazska

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lemonjello said:
It isn't wise to buy them as "babies". When they fast after a big move, they count on their fat reserves. But when they are babies, they have no reserves, so they can starve and die...
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Shes not a very young baby, I just call her that cause shes smaller than my other leos :)

Also.... what the hell is that on your avatar? lol :lol:

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lemonjello

lemonjello

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Kazska said:
Shes not a very young baby, I just call her that cause shes smaller than my other leos :)

Also.... what the hell is that on your avatar? lol :lol:

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Oh Okay! I thought you meant one of those little, 2 inch, week-old babies!

And the thing in my avatar is a clay dinosaur.
 
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