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Exalted Gecko · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject:

I see what your saying but your much better off finding the root cause of the problem and treating it than using wax worms to paper over the cracks. If they go off their food its usually for a reason, getting them eating 'sweets' doesnt solve that problem.
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Chris

GeckoLass · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject:

Just an update i have already fully stated i am taking him to the vets asap i have an appointment next week. And in regards to the waxworms they were very useful since the first time i tried him with the cut up waxworms with success he has been gobbling black crickets and had the odd mealworm and 1 waxworm every second night but the main body of what he is eating is crickets. I understand your point , but understand mine i was using the waxworms to get him interested in actually eating he had no energy and was not getting any calcium as he wasn't interested in his little calcium tub now he is becoming more energetic he is coming out of his hides at night looking for food so he obviously feels a bit better but in no way does this mean i am going to forget the fact he could have parasites and is why i am still going to the vets. But thank you for your concerns and help they all contributed Smile

Gemma
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kroakykaren · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:09 pm Post subject:

Glad he is eating Gemma, animals like people get out of the habit of plain old eating at times, and a tasty treat does i agree get their juices flowing again, giving them the reminder that food is good for them, like people no one animal is the same, hope he continues and thrives for you well done Very Happy

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GeckoLass · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks Karen I'm overjoyed he is eating just need to rule out any other factors to him going off food and then can really concentrate on building him up to be a big chunky healthy boy Very Happy

Gemma
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Altogether i have a zoo of 45 scaley's and slimey's
and 6 furries
And i LOVE em all Very Happy

Exalted Gecko · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:55 pm Post subject:

I shouldn't think it would be parasites if he's eating again, doesn't matter what you offer if they have them.
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PaulG · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:24 pm Post subject:

So glad he is starting to eat proper again!
glad the waxworm trik helped! Laughing

Hopefully the vets will make sure he is alright and he can get on with his gecko life again!
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GeckoLass · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject:

Thanks Paul it did work excellently i have to prepare his crix and meallies the same way but he loves it Laughing

I'm so grateful thanks
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Altogether i have a zoo of 45 scaley's and slimey's
and 6 furries
And i LOVE em all Very Happy

stubeanz · Key Member Joined: 03 Jan 2007 Posts: 350 Location: herts

glad to hear his eating again and good luck at the vets Smile

GeckoLass · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks stubeanz Very Happy

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Altogether i have a zoo of 45 scaley's and slimey's
and 6 furries
And i LOVE em all Very Happy

GeckoLass · Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 1:12 pm Post subject:

Hi just a little update on Niko. He died yesterday in the vets Crying or Very sad

I'm so upset he was sooo special.
Cant believe he is gone he was my Lil baba but at least he isn't suffering anymore Crying or Very sad

Thanks to everyone for their input the help made a difference.
Gemma x
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Altogether i have a zoo of 45 scaley's and slimey's
and 6 furries
And i LOVE em all Very Happy