Adopted Crested gecko

[Androo]

I just adopted a crested gecko from a friend, first gecko i've had.
have numerious snakes and aqua turtles. i've watched some videos on youtube to see some normal behavior.

this gecko seems to have and arched back toward his hind legs, he doesnt seen to pick his head up very high and is very clumbsy,
he moves around ok but not exactly mr speedy

hes eating pear baby food from hand but has stopped eating crickets, he is only about a year old

any thoughts?

[Sharon]

He may have a calcium deficiency due to eating baby food which can cause bone damage and formational abnormalities. It would be in his best interest to switch him to crested gecko diet, you can buy it at petsmart/petco or online at pangeareptile.com. Baby food is like junk food for geckos. With CGD you don't even have to feed crickets, but they do like them from time to time. You can also put a little bottle cap with calcium in it in his tank so he can just lick it directly. A very good resource is Pangea forum, there should be a link to it from the Pangea website.

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[Androo]

I do have a supplement for crests i mix in with the baby food, is that the same?

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[Androo]

Originally Posted by Sharon

He may have a calcium deficiency due to eating baby food which can cause bone damage and formational abnormalities. It would be in his best interest to switch him to crested gecko diet, you can buy it at petsmart/petco or online at pangeareptile.com. Baby food is like junk food for geckos. With CGD you don't even have to feed crickets, but they do like them from time to time. You can also put a little bottle cap with calcium in it in his tank so he can just lick it directly. A very good resource is Pangea forum, there should be a link to it from the Pangea website.

I got on the website and saw what you are talking about, can i mix that cal powder in with the crested gecko diet?

Either way, thanks a ton for that info and that site! very helpful!!

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[Sharon]

The diet has a good amount of calcium in it, but giving them the little cap of pure powder lets them eat it when they want. Good luck with him!

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[Androo]

Ok, the reason i ask is i've been hand feeding him since i got him.
I've place the bowl of food in there with crickets but he doesnt really eat anything. hes very clumbsy and falls often when he climbs around but not enough to injure himself.

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[Sharon]

It would probably be easier to feed him crickets in a separate container that is smaller so he can find them more easily; it might also be harder for him to catch them if he doesn't move that well. You can still hand feed the CGD to make sure he is eating. Watch for poops since they can eat so little the bowl looks full

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[Androo]

sometimes when i feed him baby food he will shake a spit it back up.
hes done it twice now. is he just getting startled?

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[Sharon]

I'm really not sure. Maybe he's eating it too fast or sneezing or something. None of mine have done that

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