BIG feeding problem!

[Holly123]

Ive had my little leo for about 5/6 months now - he has NEVER been a good eater, when I say that I mean a couple of crickets a week would be an achievment. He's not fussed at all with crickets, hes eaten a few since ive had him, and I mean a few - Ive given them to him live, dead, no backs legs, but still nothing. Ive tried meal worms but he doesnt go near them. A couple of weeks ago I thought Id try him on wax worms to fatten him up a bit - he ate a couple a day for over a week - but he stopped eating them. I am now trying him on locusts (dead, live, no back legs) - hes eaten a couple last week when I first tried but nothing since. Its strange sometimes he'll seem interested but at the last minute he'll decide against it. He drinks, wee's and poos (maybe not the best formed at times) The hot side of the viv is at 90F, he has everything he could possibly need so I really dont know what to do with him. He's just so skinny ....I am constantly worried and anxious so If anyone has any advice pleeeease - it would be greatly appreciated!

Holly

 

[DecoGeckos]

I would definitely get a fecal sample from him, and take the sample to a vet for a float and smear. I had a little rescue die from being overrun with pinworms...same symptoms you are reporting - interested in food, but then would decide not to, odd feces, etc. I took his sample in, and got him meds, but it was too late. At least it's worth a try!

 

[Dan K.]

defenitly sounds like pin worms, I had same problem did the same as decogecko took some poo to the vet. yup pin worms but HE LIVES, so definetly take some poo to the vet better sooner them later!!! actuly it's the big guy thats on my avatar and he's a stunning tremper albino.