Feeding CGD dry?

[savannah blue]

Has anyone tried feeding Repashy dry to their geckos? If so, was it successful? I'd like to here what members think! Thanks in advance,

 

[Marauderhex]

I've never heard of it, and it's not like it takes that long to mix up, so it's not like there's a reason to do it. All I can forsee out of it is either rejection and/or dehydration of the gecko.

 

[savannah blue]

I would suggest leaving a supply of dry CGD along with the wet stuff while on holiday may be a reason for offering CGD dry. Reducing wasted, dried out CGD is another. Reducing the amount of cleaning of encrusted bowls of uneaten CGD may be a third reason. As to dehydration of the gecko, I'm not sure this occurs. While I do follow the instructions on how to reconstitute CGD, I do leave it inside the enclosure for 24-48hrs post mixing. At this time, I see a change in consistency of the CGD and would suggest that it does become more concentrated the longer it stays in the enclosure. There have been reports from others that their geckos like their mix thicker, or on the second day, or even a little runny. I guess the point is how do we know what the optimal proportion of CGD:water is allowable when we don't know the concentration the geckos actually prefer?

 

[CrestedRick]

In this instance I would try different consistencies and see which ones are eaten and which are untouched. My cresteds gobble their CGD up within 30min of placing it in the tank. My male prefers it a little more runny while my female will eat it thick or runny, she's not a very picky eater. Changes are they won't touch the dry stuff, I've noticed that the smell of the flavor enhances post reconstitution versus pre.

 

[savannah blue]

I have one Crestie who actually prefers Repashy dry and will not eat it wet. The other MRPs I have will be eaten wet. He has been eating Repashy dry for approx 1 1/2 years with no problems with dehydration, activity etc. I discovered this while on holiday and offered both dry and wet while I was away. To my surprise he preferred the dry and wouldn't eat wet Repashy even after I tried to recondition him back to it. It would be good to hear others' experience with feeding dry as it would help ally some anxiety regarding feeding when on holiday, knowing that the gecko had enough food eat without it going mouldy.
BTW, I did research on this before offering dry so for those that disagree, know that I did consider consequences prior to introducing the dry feed. ;-)

 

[Shelley]

When you are on holiday, what do you do to keep the tank humid enough?

 

[savannah blue]

I have live vivaria, so humidity is easier to maintain. I put a reservoir of water of about 1/2inch on the bottom hydroton layer and make sure I have misted very thoroughly the week prior to leaving. I provide 2 shallow bowls of water to drink from and to provide extra humidity in the tank. We don't holiday too far so if I get stressed, I can always come back to check on the geckos. It's a bit inconvenient but its better than having someone come in who won't know what to do, or having to send the geckos to board at a petshop. I would really worry about them getting something .