leo problem

Question
Hi Yexalen, i have two adult leopard geckos, one male and one female. My female was pregnant for a long period of time now. I have been counting down the days, and she is very close to laying her eggs. Prior to her pregnancy, i have fed her very well, melaworms, pinkies, and crickets, gutloaded. However, she has not eaten in 5 days. However, her eggs are very very visible, telling me she is about to lay them. She was also digging in alot of places, including the shed box, i provided her. But, will she be fine because she hasn't eaten in a long time. Her tail has also shrunk a lot, but it is still somewhat plump. Do you have any advice. Please help. By the way, this was her third clutch.

Thanks so much

Answer
Hello Chris, how long has it been sense she became gravid? It is common for leopard geckos to stop eating in the last week of their "pregnancy". The week before they lay it is common they wont eat or eat very minimum. Keep offering food and try to get her to eat. Be sure you are supplying her with a deep enough lay box and keep trying to get her to eat. Carrying the eggs is causing her stress which is normal just keep working on it and she should be fine.

Good luck