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Go back to basics. Check the temperature and humidity in the enclosure, make sure prey aren't too big and confirm she isn't ill or injured. This may require a physical exam with your veterinarian. Consider supplementing with Fluker's Repta-Boost, or similar product, to get additional nutrients and calories into her.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Blitzen. A meat flavored baby food is best (chicken, turkey or beef) but baby foods are rarely calorically dense. If your gecko is thin, determining why is important, such as bacterial or parasitic enteritis, metabolic disorders (kidney, liver) and other problems. A veterinary visit should be able to assist with diagnosis and treatments. Review and correct husbandry parameters as too cool of an environment will decrease digestion and absorption of nutrients. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
You can also try crickets or dubia roaches. Make sure any prey is appropriately sized, no bigger than the space between the eyes. At his age, you're going to be feeding pretty small prey. Check the temps in the enclosure also. Low temps can affect appetite in reptiles. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. This will provide warmth and may treat or prevent minor dehydration. You can also supplement with Fluker's Repta-Boost. Find it in the local Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Soak once or twice weekly in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. Feed lower protein prey (mealworms, nightcrawlers, crickets). Avoid high protein prey such as locusts, dubia roaches and waxworms. Blood work may need to be monitored to track progression. Further treatment (steroids, phosphate binders, calcium supplements, fluid therapy) will depend on status. The waxy substance may be normal secretions from the pre anal pores. This is used for marking branches and letting other geckos know who is in the area.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
He may have a retained eye cap which could be the cause of those symptoms. Check temps in the cage. Low temps may affect appetite and activity in reptiles. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 15-20 minutes. This will provide warmth and may treat or prevent minor dehydration. It may also help is he has any residual shed. You can also massage his abdomen, front to back, during the soak to stimulate defecation. I see you use sand as a substrate, so an impaction is always a concern. Pick up some Fluker's Repta Boost or Oxbow Carnivore Care from the local pet store. This is a better option than baby food. If he doesn't start eating in the next few days or if the eye does not improve, have him seen by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles.
Updated on August 12th, 2025