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African fat-tailed gecko eating less for a month and dropping her food: what to check
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Hello! I have an African fat-tailed gecko, and I’m worried about her. For about a month, she’s been much less interested in food than she used to be. She sometimes snaps at a worm, catches it in her mouth, and then drops it without eating it. Her tail still looks plump, and she’s active at night. I also found green, fuzzy-looking material on her soil, which I removed. Could a veterinarian please advise me on what I should check and whether she needs an examination? I’m looking for free initial advice because I can’t afford a vet visit right now. Thank you.
Sorry to hear you're concerned and I may have answered another post that was yours. If this is not brumation, I would look for decreased water intake and significant lethargy. Bowel movements should not be very firm and dry. What material is used as her bedding for her enclosure? Does she have a vitamin D3-calcium supplement?
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