Hello, newbie Leo owner with a little concern

Loor84

New member
Hello everyone! My name is Lauren and my son and I bought a female Leo, Daphne last week & I joined Gecko's unlimited in order to learn a little more about our new family member. She is 5-6 years old she lives in a 20gal tank with the reptile carpet, red heat lamp, hides and all. However my main concern is the fact that i have had her for a week now and she hasn't eaten one of the crickets I have put in there. The previous owner only fed her crickets and silk worms, I don't leave them in there with her but have one or two nights overnight with a carrot in there for them. Last week I bought her a horned worm and she ate that right away, she ate two meal worms i bought her today but still no crickets? I have read meal worms aren't really a main staple for them so i am worried she's not getting enough nutrition. When should I start to worry? Could she be adjusting? She is not in a new enclosure as I purchased her with everything. If anything from reading info I have made it better as she has never had a moist hide and was only being fed once a week. I would love to hear your opinions :)
 

lisaowens

New member
she could be just adjusting even though it is not a new cage it is new people new house new sounds. if you have not had her for long that is most likely what it is. she is eating something so that is good as she gets better settled in she should start eating better but keep offering the crickets
 

Emma's Lizzy

New member
I am definately no expert maybe she has become used to the once a week feeding. Keep an eye on her tail since that is where foods stores are kept. It should be fat not skinny. Good luck with your new member of the family.
 
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