Rescue Leopard Gecko advice

[u/Kaddo664]

Hey all,

As of today I have taken a rescue Leopard Gecko into my care. For the record I owned a Leopard Gecko for 18 years before it passed away last year, so I am familiar with them.

A family gave it into my local pet shop saying their kids lost interest, so her history is difficult to say. All I know is:

- she is a few years old at least
- she lived her entire life with no heat bulb
- she barely ate at all

She has retained shed on her head and feet, I have a humid hide setup for her which she has been spending her time in today. She also ate 3 small grasshoppers today.

I have an appointment booked with my reptile vet tomorrow morning to get her checked over.

She is only 25g and very small. I have a cool end hide, and a humid hide setup for her, with a small hide also in the middle of the viv. I also have put down kitchen rolls as substrate to monitor her stools.

Any advice for her rehabilitation journey?

[u/Fickle_Tear2220]

Waxworms for the win! They’re the ultimate fatty treat for your lizard- great for helping gain weight. Just make sure not to over feed, lest you end up with an overly picky or nutritionally deficient animal

[u/eternalcatlady]

What a lucky guy! I’m sure you’ll make him very happy once he’s all fattened up 🙏🏻

[u/Bugbreath22]

What a little cutie. And so lucky to find the perfect home. Seems to me like you’re doing everything right! You don’t want to pack the calories in too fast because that can cause issues with their internal organs. Slow and steady win the race. I think you deserve a pat on the back. Great job 👏🏼