little leo weight
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little leo weight
by stubby_leopard Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:49 pm
I finally got around to weighing my little stubbs a minute ago, im sure some of you know the story - bought her last tuesday and she is tiny... she's about 4" roughly, apparentl 4 months and weighed in at 10g... why do i get the feeling this is bad? Im still yet to see her eat!
dont know what more I can do, ive got mealies, mini-mealies, standard crickets, small crickets and wax worms, she's just not interested.
dont know what more I can do, ive got mealies, mini-mealies, standard crickets, small crickets and wax worms, she's just not interested.
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Re: little leo weight
by smsararas2 Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:05 pm
It is very difficult to tell if a leo is too skinny without looking at them. If you would be able to post a picture that would be great so we can have a look. I have some that SOUND underweight but when you look at them they are quite healthy.
Also if you would fill out the health questionnaire that would be a great help so we can see if there might be something with your husbandry or such taht might be a cause for her not eating.
Hope we can help you and get your little one eating
Also if you would fill out the health questionnaire that would be a great help so we can see if there might be something with your husbandry or such taht might be a cause for her not eating.
Hope we can help you and get your little one eating
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Re: little leo weight
by stubby_leopard Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:07 pm
this is her bathing...
and thanks I'll fill out the thingy now
and thanks I'll fill out the thingy now
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Re: little leo weight
by stubby_leopard Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:14 pm
Care Questionaire:
About your leo:
- Sex FEMALE
- Age & Weight APPROX 4 MONTHS - 10G
- Morph (if you know) NORMAL
- How long have you owned your leo 10 DAYS
- Where was he/she obtained (Pet store, breeder, wild caught, etc.) REPTILE PET STORE
- Is your leo wild caught or captive bred CAPTIVE
A) Health/History
- How often do you handle your leo NOT AT ALL EXCEPT TO MOVER HER WHEN SPOT CLEAN/BATH SHED SKIN
- Is your leo acting any different today? If so how N/A
- Has he/she had any problems in the past, if so please describe. UNAWARE
B) Fecals
- Describe-Do they look any different than normal VERY PALE AND A SPOT OF RUNS
- When was the last time he/she went 8 DAYS AGO
C) Problem
- Please briefly describe the problem/issue you are experiencing and how long it has been going on VERY SMALL, WONT EAT
Housing:
A) Enclosure
- Size 30X30X30 (TEMPORARY)
- Type (ex. glass tank, screen enclosure, tub kept) GLASS
- Type of substrate (sand, vinyl tiles, ceramic/stone tiles, etc.) SLATE
- Hides (how many, location and type (hothide, humid hide, regular hide etc.) 2 HIDES 1 BEING MOIST
B) Heating
- What is your main heat source (heat bulbs, under tank heat mat etc) PROREP 7.5W 7X11"
- What are your cage temps (hot side and cool side) HOT SIDE 31DEGREES COLD SIDE 29DEGREE
- Method of regulating your heat source (thermostat, rheostat, light dimmer etc.) THERMOSTAT
- What are you using to measure your temps (probe thermometer, infrared lazer tempo gun, stick on temp gauge, etc) PROBE DIGI THERMOMETER
- Do you have any lights (describe type (red,blue, basking etc) and cycle duration) SPOT LIGHT (NON HEAT LOW w) ON WHEN LIGHT OFF WHEN DARK
C) Cage mates
- How many (males, females) NONE
- Describe health, or previous problems of cage mates NONE
Describe Diet:
A) Typical diet
- What are you feeding MEALIES, MINIMEALIES, CRICKETS, WAXWORMS
- How often are you feeding your gecko and how much per feeding? MEALIES 24/7 IN BOWL, 1 CRICKET A DAY, SO I CAN KEEP COUNT OF WHAT SHE EATS
- How are you feeding (hand fed, tongs/tweezers, left in dish, ect) DISH, TRIED ENTICEMENT BY DROPPING INFRONT OF HER
B) Supplements
- What calcium suppliment are you using (please include brand) VETARK CALCI-DUST
- What multi vitimin are you using (please include brand)KOMODO PREMIUM INSECT DUSTING POWDER (FOR LEO'S)
-How
are you implimenting your suppliment program (how often do you dust
with each suppliment, do you leave calcium in the tank 24/7 etc.) CALSI-DUST 24/7 IN VIV SHAKE AND BAKE BUGS
- What are you gutloading your feeder insects with CARROT/POTATO/APPLE AND OATS AND BUG GRUB
About your leo:
- Sex FEMALE
- Age & Weight APPROX 4 MONTHS - 10G
- Morph (if you know) NORMAL
- How long have you owned your leo 10 DAYS
- Where was he/she obtained (Pet store, breeder, wild caught, etc.) REPTILE PET STORE
- Is your leo wild caught or captive bred CAPTIVE
A) Health/History
- How often do you handle your leo NOT AT ALL EXCEPT TO MOVER HER WHEN SPOT CLEAN/BATH SHED SKIN
- Is your leo acting any different today? If so how N/A
- Has he/she had any problems in the past, if so please describe. UNAWARE
B) Fecals
- Describe-Do they look any different than normal VERY PALE AND A SPOT OF RUNS
- When was the last time he/she went 8 DAYS AGO
C) Problem
- Please briefly describe the problem/issue you are experiencing and how long it has been going on VERY SMALL, WONT EAT
Housing:
A) Enclosure
- Size 30X30X30 (TEMPORARY)
- Type (ex. glass tank, screen enclosure, tub kept) GLASS
- Type of substrate (sand, vinyl tiles, ceramic/stone tiles, etc.) SLATE
- Hides (how many, location and type (hothide, humid hide, regular hide etc.) 2 HIDES 1 BEING MOIST
B) Heating
- What is your main heat source (heat bulbs, under tank heat mat etc) PROREP 7.5W 7X11"
- What are your cage temps (hot side and cool side) HOT SIDE 31DEGREES COLD SIDE 29DEGREE
- Method of regulating your heat source (thermostat, rheostat, light dimmer etc.) THERMOSTAT
- What are you using to measure your temps (probe thermometer, infrared lazer tempo gun, stick on temp gauge, etc) PROBE DIGI THERMOMETER
- Do you have any lights (describe type (red,blue, basking etc) and cycle duration) SPOT LIGHT (NON HEAT LOW w) ON WHEN LIGHT OFF WHEN DARK
C) Cage mates
- How many (males, females) NONE
- Describe health, or previous problems of cage mates NONE
Describe Diet:
A) Typical diet
- What are you feeding MEALIES, MINIMEALIES, CRICKETS, WAXWORMS
- How often are you feeding your gecko and how much per feeding? MEALIES 24/7 IN BOWL, 1 CRICKET A DAY, SO I CAN KEEP COUNT OF WHAT SHE EATS
- How are you feeding (hand fed, tongs/tweezers, left in dish, ect) DISH, TRIED ENTICEMENT BY DROPPING INFRONT OF HER
B) Supplements
- What calcium suppliment are you using (please include brand) VETARK CALCI-DUST
- What multi vitimin are you using (please include brand)KOMODO PREMIUM INSECT DUSTING POWDER (FOR LEO'S)
-How
are you implimenting your suppliment program (how often do you dust
with each suppliment, do you leave calcium in the tank 24/7 etc.) CALSI-DUST 24/7 IN VIV SHAKE AND BAKE BUGS
- What are you gutloading your feeder insects with CARROT/POTATO/APPLE AND OATS AND BUG GRUB
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Re: little leo weight
by smsararas2 Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:20 pm
The first thing that I notice is that your warmer side could be warmer. It should be around 92-96 degrees. This is important because they need their heat on their bellies to digest their food. She does look a little on the thin side and therefore could use some fattening up.
It is normal for them to not eat when the first come home. They are getting used to their surroundings and such. How are you feeding her? Are you putting it in the dish or trying to hand feed her? Some times when they are very little I will use my tongs and drop one worm at a time in front of their hide so that they do not have to come out and get them. If they are shy or skittish this can make them feel more confident.
It is normal for them to not eat when the first come home. They are getting used to their surroundings and such. How are you feeding her? Are you putting it in the dish or trying to hand feed her? Some times when they are very little I will use my tongs and drop one worm at a time in front of their hide so that they do not have to come out and get them. If they are shy or skittish this can make them feel more confident.
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Re: little leo weight
by stubby_leopard Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:23 pm
I keep food in the bowl 24/7 and have dropped food infront of her but she just turned away. Im going to see if she eats over the weekend if not, going to take her to the reptile vet a few miles away.
As for the heat, I have the mat stat cranked to 35degrees but it doenst seem to want to put out more than around 30degrees average!
As for the heat, I have the mat stat cranked to 35degrees but it doenst seem to want to put out more than around 30degrees average!
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Re: little leo weight
by stubby_leopard Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:48 pm
SHE ATE!! i just threw a few crickets in there just in case and she dominated one! Ive never been so happy in my life, must have been the threat of going to the vet
Dont know if you can see it but thats some cricket legs hanging out of her mouth
Dont know if you can see it but thats some cricket legs hanging out of her mouth
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Re: little leo weight
by smsararas2 Sat Oct 29, 2011 12:29 am
SCORE...yippe. I am sooo happy that she ate for you. It is always such a relief
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Re: little leo weight
by stubby_leopard Sat Oct 29, 2011 2:34 am
she must have over heard me talking to the vet, its like when your a kid and you dont brush your teeth so your parents threaten you with the dentist... so by the looks of it, I've just got back from a lecture and she's eaten the other 2 crickets that were wandering around!
I'll let her a sleep a few hours and clean the slate so ill be able to see how many she's eaten
I'll let her a sleep a few hours and clean the slate so ill be able to see how many she's eaten
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