Not eating?

[iJessie]

I got a leoperd gecko about a month ago..
I was told she won't eat anything because super worms.
I tried crickets but she wouldn't even touch them...
So every night I put roughly 5 super worms.
At first she would eat every night ... Now she won't even eat 1 ...
She will eat one maybe every few days :/.
So I don't know what to do?
I've tried hand feeding her and everything ....

 

[cassicat4]

How old is your gecko and how much does she weigh?
What size of worms are you feeding her?

 

[iJessie]

I'm not sure how old she is? I got her from someone else who didn't want her ..
She is fully grown and around 40 grams . Her tail is fat...
And all size super worms from 1/2-2 inches.

 

[cricket4u]

Hi,

I was told she won't eat anything because super worms.

So, first she would only eat superworms and now her appetite has decreased?

Is she having bowel movements on a regular basis? Even is she is it's important to break that poor habit. Superworms are a bit too fatty, not very nutritional and can cause more problems than they're worth. Have you tried not feeding anything for about 3 days and then offering crickets?

 

[iJessie]

Nope she won't eat anything but super worms ... I've offered crickets she won't eat them... She won't even look at them, yes she is pooping often.

 

[cricket4u]

Nope she won't eat anything but super worms ... I've offered crickets she won't eat them... She won't even look at them, yes she is pooping often.

Well, if the previous owner did not want her, chances are she was not taken care of properly. This can lead to picky eating and problems such as dehydration. You have to make sure she is well hydrated, supplemented and housed properly. If all this is covered, her habits can change on her own. Can you post a picture of her and the enclosure?