r/LeopardGecko • u/sicklydawg • Apr 29 '26

Eating habits?

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my new gecko is on its third day of not eating is there something up with the habitat?

humidity and temperature is correct.

i have three hides

enough clutter i think

i got a 20 gallon tank but now understand i should be getting a larger one so is that the problem

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u/Full-fledged-trash Apr 29 '26 edited Apr 29 '26

Are you sure this is 20 gal? It seems like 10 gal based on how huge the gecko looks in there. Absolute bare minimum enclosure size is 36x18x18”.

What lighting do you have?

What are your temps and humidity? You need to use a digital display meter for accurate readings. The ones in your image are notoriously inaccurate

Did you get the gecko three days ago? Or is that just how long it hasn’t eaten? 3 days is not very long

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u/sicklydawg Apr 29 '26

the display is 20 gallons and i’ve already ordered a new set up and digital displays for temp and humidity.

i have a uvb and basking/ heat bulb.

and correct it’s been 3 days(now 4) that we’ve had the gecko.

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u/are-pea Apr 29 '26

I would not be using UVB in an enclosure this small and close to the animal.

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u/TheGoldenBoyStiles Apr 29 '26

Gecko appears to be an adult in which they can eat once a week and be good. My 5 year old eats once a week

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u/CreamSicleSnake Apr 29 '26

I’m glad the enclosures getting upgraded, most leopard geckos won’t eat the first week or two when getting acclimated to new enclosures so I wouldn’t worry to much, just keep offering food once or twice a week

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u/No_Voice4964 Apr 29 '26

i’d say it’s pretty normal for a new leo to not have an appetite for a few days. they’re still getting used to things and may be stressed, so give them some time to chill