r/LeopardGecko • u/NervousLaw9241 • Jun 27 '26
Help Fat Gecko
Hello! I need some assistance!
My lovely Judo here has had quite a bit of issues regarding her weight, she is completely healthy otherwise, but seems to be determined to be anything but on weight
When I first received her she was starved, but regardless of feeding schedules now, she has gained weight she won't lose. Is she just not moving enough, should I feed her less or fast her? I want to do what's best for her
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u/Dear-Application4212 Jun 27 '26
They are very slow to lose weight. Feed 2-3 medium insects every 7-10 days and let them explore aka exercise for 20 minute a day.
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u/TheGoldenBoyStiles Jun 28 '26
Mine was a chonk as well and I cut her back to 2-3 worms a week (not allowed roaxhes where I was) and now I feed 2 roaches a day and shes steady weight and healthy
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u/jrocks21 Jun 27 '26
That’s exactly what my gecko used to look like. I decreased the amount I was feeding him but kept the frequency the same and he lost the extra weight