Leopard Gecko Very Skinny, HELP!
- Thread starter Brandi.S
- Start date
Elizabeth Freer
Well-known member
Brandi ~
I wonder how you're doing with your leo setup. There are many details to be aware of. How are you supplementing with calcium and vitamins?
Extremely skinny geckos might die soon from being unable to digest their food. Leos depend upon good belly temperatures for digestion to happen. They also need their prey to be lightly dusted with a vitamin/D3 supplement like Zoo Med's Reptivite with vitamins D3/A acetate 2-3x weekly. Vitamin D3 helps metabolize the calcium they get.
How about the temperatures?
Temperatures for all leos regardless of size:
88-93 F (31-34 C) ground temp at warm end inside the warm dry hide
no greater than 85 F (29.5 C) air temp - 4 inches above ground on the warm end
no greater than 75 F (24.5) air temp - 4 inches above ground on the cool end
Leave the UTH on 24/7. Can turn off overhead heating at night.
Do you see the Health Questionnaire link in my signature below? How about clicking that link and then copying & pasting it to this thread? If you need some help, just let me know.
That way we will be able to see clearly how things are right now and be better able to assist.
Please post a picture of Morris and his tank.
Elizabeth Freer
Well-known member
Hi Brandi ~
Haven't heard from you in awhile. How is Morris doing?
Can I help you with getting the Health Questionnaire on this thread so you can complete it?
Click on the Leopard Gecko Caresheet linked right below in my signature you will find many good tips on caring for your leo.
Haven't heard from you in awhile. How is Morris doing?
Can I help you with getting the Health Questionnaire on this thread so you can complete it?
Click on the Leopard Gecko Caresheet linked right below in my signature you will find many good tips on caring for your leo.
Embrace Calamity
New member
She hasn't logged on since she posted the thread. No sense in bumping it.
~Maggot
~Maggot