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my leopard gecko isent eating

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Question
my leopard gecko isn't eating i got him or her from the pet shop about 3 or 4 days ago and he eats meal wooms and since i got it it isn't eating im worryd becouse he is only a babe pleas e-mail back at rainbow624@msn.com asap thanks

Answer
Leopard geckos can easily become stressed.  It's not uncommon for them to refuse food for several days (sometimes even weeks) after you bring them home. Make sure the temps in your setup are correct.  Give him/her a few more days to become adjusted to the new setup.  You might try offering some small crickets.  Leos love to hunt.  I would not worry unless he becomes lethargic (at night) and begins to noticeably loose weight.  It that begins to happen, you can force feed him veal baby food and soak him in unflavored pedialyte.  Also, you should consider taking him to a vet if you see the above signs.