Loss of appetite
- Thread starter DowdCore
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how about humidity what is the optimum humidity again? and its been almost 2months. for the one.she has a SUPER fat tail and was actually kinda over weight. i guess she s been using that as the reserve...ive been giving her some zilla caloric appetite stimulant here and there she doesnt seem to mind it. she seems kinda skittish as well. so weird she so moody! not going through a shed but she did shed last month on her hUNGER STRIKE. she just hides in her cave.pokes her head out once in awhile.tank is 83 f and 43%h.on hot and cooler on cool side. her uhp is like 95 f.
If the gecko looks healthy and doesn't lose weight rapidly, it's no need to worry. They can go for long without food. I suggest you check your setup and temperatures, make sure everything is ok. You should also leave them alone. Stress from handling, force feeding and such can make things worse.
One of my males didn't eat for almost 3 months, he's healthy, so I didn't worry.
One of my males didn't eat for almost 3 months, he's healthy, so I didn't worry.
AnthonyRenna
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please fill this out it'll give us more to work with and figure out whats going on 
Gender:
Age:
Weight:
How big was the reptile when you first acquired it?
Source (pet store, breeder, previous owner):
Captive bred or wild caught?
Enclosure:
Cage: type, size:
Substrate provided?
What types of hiding places are provided?
Is there a humidity hide?
Please describe any other furnishings:
Lighting:
Artificial lighting?
incandescent (“screw-in” bulbs): wattage(s) ?
fluorescent (tube bulbs)?
Temperature:
Do you have a thermometer(s) in the cage? what type?
What is the temperature in the warmest part of the cage? In the coolest part?
What device(s) are used to maintain the temperature? hot rock, heat pad,
warm room, heat light, ceramic heater, aquarium heater, other:
Is the temperature decreased at night? by how much?
Humidity:
Is the humidity measured? Range:
List other animals that are kept in the same cage:
Recent acquisitions (new pets within the past 6 months)
Are any of your other pets ill?
List recent changes in the environment, if any:
Diet:
Insects, list type?
Are they “gut loaded”? If so with?
How often do you feed your reptile?
Please list any supplements used. How are they given and how often?
What calcium brand are you using? with D3, without or both?
Is the calcium in the tank with D or without?
Multivitamins?
Please list any recent additions/changes in the diet:
If your reptile is sick, please describe the signs and how long your reptile has been showing these signs:
Is your reptile’s general activity level normal, decreased, or increased?
Is your reptile’s appetite normal, decreased, or increased?
Have you noticed any of the following?
Weight loss, Weight gain
Discharge from the eyes or nose
Increased breathing rate or effort
Change in the droppings
Abnormal skin color or shedding
Parasites on the skin or in the feces
Weakness
Has your reptile been seen by a veterinarian for any of the current problems?
If yes, when?
Please list medications given:
Please list tests performed:
Gender:
Age:
Weight:
How big was the reptile when you first acquired it?
Source (pet store, breeder, previous owner):
Captive bred or wild caught?
Enclosure:
Cage: type, size:
Substrate provided?
What types of hiding places are provided?
Is there a humidity hide?
Please describe any other furnishings:
Lighting:
Artificial lighting?
incandescent (“screw-in” bulbs): wattage(s) ?
fluorescent (tube bulbs)?
Temperature:
Do you have a thermometer(s) in the cage? what type?
What is the temperature in the warmest part of the cage? In the coolest part?
What device(s) are used to maintain the temperature? hot rock, heat pad,
warm room, heat light, ceramic heater, aquarium heater, other:
Is the temperature decreased at night? by how much?
Humidity:
Is the humidity measured? Range:
List other animals that are kept in the same cage:
Recent acquisitions (new pets within the past 6 months)
Are any of your other pets ill?
List recent changes in the environment, if any:
Diet:
Insects, list type?
Are they “gut loaded”? If so with?
How often do you feed your reptile?
Please list any supplements used. How are they given and how often?
What calcium brand are you using? with D3, without or both?
Is the calcium in the tank with D or without?
Multivitamins?
Please list any recent additions/changes in the diet:
If your reptile is sick, please describe the signs and how long your reptile has been showing these signs:
Is your reptile’s general activity level normal, decreased, or increased?
Is your reptile’s appetite normal, decreased, or increased?
Have you noticed any of the following?
Weight loss, Weight gain
Discharge from the eyes or nose
Increased breathing rate or effort
Change in the droppings
Abnormal skin color or shedding
Parasites on the skin or in the feces
Weakness
Has your reptile been seen by a veterinarian for any of the current problems?
If yes, when?
Please list medications given:
Please list tests performed:
houseape57
New member
Ahh is that time of year for the females to go on hunger strikes due to hormones. If you can give the ages that can help to see if they are ovulating.