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Baby Leo SICK

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Leo
Leo  

SICK
SICK  
I just recently bought a baby leopard gecko from the pet store last Tuesday. For a little info on his cage and setup: He is in a 10gal tank with an under tank heater and dome lights (red and white). The temp is usually 90 on the hot side and 75 on the cool side.He has two hides one on each side. A bowl of mealworms always inside the cage and a bowl with calcium and water. My leopard gecko is really thin and hasn't eaten a thing since I have had him. I will add a picture of him so you can see. Also I have notice some green poop im guessing under his tail, it is also red and looks irritated. I really don't want to just take him back for a different one at the pet store.

I have added two pictures. One taken a few days ago and one taken 5min ago. the one just recently shows under his tail. He was laying in that position when I looked at him on his own.

HELPPPPP"

Answer
ok, couple of things on this particular case. First of all, I would highly suggest reading this piece http://reptileapartment.com/2012/03/24/3-reasons-your-reptile-wont-eat/ next suggestion, I know you dont want to but this gecko looks sickly from the get go, I would really suggest taking him back to where you got him and then selecting a different healthy one. I would also suggest reading this as well http://reptileapartment.com/2010/04/24/leopard-gecko-eublepharis-macularius-capt