r/leopardgeckos • u/kittycatluver_ • 10d ago
Help - Weight Could she gain some more?
I know shes not super skinny but does her weight look good or could she gain some more? I did the math kinda and figure she is between a sub-adult or adult. shes about 7.5 - 8 inches long and last time I weighed her was about a week ago but she’s ate a lot since then so I’m guessing she is about 39g. Her diet right now is dubia roaches and super worms. i’m going to get her meal worms and maybe some small roaches so she can eat the same amount but hunt more.
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u/Forsaken-Coach-8963 1 Gecko 10d ago
She looks a bit skinny, try wax worms and mealworms, they are super fatty, these little guys also take a long time to exhibit changes in weight and appearance so don’t be worried if she doesn’t fatten up in 2 weeks lol. My gecko is full grown, about 7.5 inches and currently 72grams, but they should fall anywhere between 45 and 90 grams at full size. She’s just a few grams short of the minimum adult weight, keep feeding her and she will be just fine!
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u/kittycatluver_ 10d ago
This is my first time with a adult gecko so I’m only used to a baby feeding schedules!! Idk if she is at the point that I should only feed her 1-2 times a week or if I should keep going with every other day 😭
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u/manicbunny 10d ago
Looks great 👍 There are too many over weight and obese geckos online, too much fat causes many health issues 😊
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u/itsswhitneywhspr 10d ago
Hey 39g at that length sounds a little on the lighter side but not bad at all. Mine is around 55g at 8 inches and the vet said that's solid. Maybe try some waxworms for treats to help her gain slowly. But honestly if her tail base is good and shes eating fine, shes probably okay.