20 Reasons Your Leopard Gecko Isn't Eating

I made a similar video almost a decade ago now, so I figured it was time we update this video and explore the topic of why your leopard gecko doesn't have an appetite, is turning its nose up to food, or suddenly losing weight.

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[LeaLake]

Thank you so much, my leopard gecko got bored of his food!! I have been feeding him mealworms for his whole life (6 months). I gave him a cricket and he loved it!! Thank you so much!!

[Benny-yzzu]

Aww I forgot how tiny Maui used to be ❤

[Kosukie]

My girl gets upset and goes on a hunger strike for a few days when I clean her enclosure.

[JoshuaH.]

This is the first tutorial style video in a while! Very appreciated though! 😁

[creepyhero]

Great video! My Leopard Gecko stopped eating for weeks and it turns out it was because the temps were a bit off, now they are correct and he is eating again until he decides he doesn't like it anymore!

[riddlerreptiles]

I've encountered the stubborn boredom thing before, she decided she had had enough of dusted locust, so when I offered a dubia roach a day or so later, she was straight on it! 😂 enjoyed this video, thanks!

[PhilLam]

I just bought a gecko today, this was helpful. :)

[davidbeckett]

Great tips and advice, thanks. I always feed Echo in the evening and offer a variety of live food from locusts to crickets and mealworms to the occasional wax worm, which are used so sparingly that they usually turn to moths before I’ve finished the tub

[dacisky]

I recently adopted a leo. She's eating fine, but this really helps since she is an adult.

[kcarter]

My older rescued gecko (estimated at least 6-7 years old) went off her food a long time. She’d barely eat once a week if I was lucky, sometime almost 2 weeks. Would only eat a few meal worms at a time. She’s had become malnourished and has really struggled. She sees a vet and there has been nothing wrong disease wise. We are actually creating a bioactive habitat and hoping that environment will encourage her to eat more and regain her health.

[kirans]

Very helpful video. Thank you for this 😊

[Yolkiereptiles]

I got my gecko a uvb lamp and he already loves in 🎉

[Guadalupeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

You should get 2 mourning geckos in the same enclosure and a baby savannah monitor!

[Yolkiereptiles]

I have a 29 gallon tank I want to get my gecko and snake a 40 gallon 😊

[vellaashelo]

I’ve had back and forth debates over temperature with my vets. They say the hot side should be 30 degrees celsius but my geckl won’t have any bowel movements unless the temperature is 32 degrees celsius

[_Lt__Dan_]

Great info. I hope this doesn’t happen to my LP. I just finished setting up my first ever terrarium for my first LP, all of it was inspired from watching your videos. How and where can i submit my creation for your critique?

[dookcurruff]

introduced my gecko to dubia roaches now she wont eat anything else it takes 10 minutes to coax her into eating variety

[k.henderson]

My gecko won’t except anything I offer him

[EvolvedLegendaryGodzilla]

Please help Leopard Gecko!
Your videos have helped me a lot, but I keep stressing my gecko may be impacted. I had her on coconut fiber until I switched to paper towel. I got her from Petco a year ago, and they housed them in sand. 😟 Her stomach is white, soft, and squishy. She has a big appetite, and seems pretty active. But her stomach is large and her poops are small. There isn't many either. Pls respond if you have any ideas 😓

[morgantanaka]

Hey I always wonder, I keep my tank completely dark at night but I notice when you interact with your Leo's it looks like the lights are on