ASAP leopard gecko help ASAP

[Kickinwing]

I was just hoping the Dubia Roach's could be digested easier, so maybe he won't puke it up.
I don't know, it's day 5, and still nothing. I know baby's should be eating everyday, so 5 days with nothing can't be that good.

Iv read that they can't resist a waxworm. So maybe if I dip a tiny piece of nightcrawler in waxworm guts, he'll smell it and eat.

[Kickinwing]

Well, I don't think Skinny Pete is going to make it...

He barley eats, and when he does, it's regurgitated by morning. My temperatures are all fine, and his food isn't too big or anything.
Iv been told it could be parasites, but the nearest "vet" is like 2 hours away. My car just won't make it...
And even if I could, he won't poop. So I wouldn't have any sample to bring or anything...




Any advice would be great. I'm pretty much lost on what to do now.

[LilyPad]

I'm sorry If I knew anything about leopard geckos, I'd be happy to help. .. but I don't. Unfortunate, he's so cute.

[Tongue Flicker]

Some geckos go off feed this season. Try soaking him in warm water with a little sugar or honey in it or better yet soak him in unflavored pedialyte for about 20-30 minutes a day. This should induce him to poop but at the same time keep him hydrated for the meanwhile. Is there a way for you to get silkworms or waxworms just to fat him up? If not, try getting any available feeder worm, squish its body juices out so it oozes then touch it to his mouth so he can lick it

[Kickinwing]

I really don't want to jinx myself, but it looks like Skinny Pete may have recovered from his little problem. I think rubbing waxworm juice on his nose may have encouraged him to eat, even if he hated it.

Lately he's been eating like a champ. In fact, he just got done eating like 8 mealworms. I might even have to worry about him over eating.
So hopefully he won't be living up to his name much longer.

Anyway, thanks for all the help.

[Adoptedtwins]

Does the leo have a heat pad? They need a heat pad and a hide. Lights aren't really a necessity. I use Reptisun 5.0 only because I put live plants in all my terrariums. Great advice above. They tend to eat less during the cold season. Make sure the leo gets misted or soaked. When the leo sheds, make sure the shed comes off of each little toe. Otherwise, the shed can get stuck and cut off circulation. Then the leo will lose the toe. Once you see the shed, check the toes. If any shed remains on the toe, you can use a little warm water to soak the toe and foot in the palm of your hand. After a few seconds, it should easily rub right off if you rub your finger down the toe. Glad Skinny Pete is recovering.

[Kickinwing]

He definitely has a heat pad. The only light I use is a small desk lamp pointed upward, with a dimmer to dim the light as the day goes on.
Also, he has one hot hide, one cool hide, and one humid hide. He uses his humid hide enough that I don't think soaking will be necessary. He's shed twice without any problems. I do check his toes after, and they seem alright.

Thanks for the extra advice! He's been pretty active lately, so I might start opening up the cage to "pet" him on the back when he's out and about.
That way, he can get use to the idea of me being around and handling him in the future.