Many adult leopard geckos can go without food for ten days to two weeks because of the fat storage in their tails. It is completely normal for leopard geckos to go without eating for long periods.
Unlike mammals, reptiles do not require food every day to survive, particularly during the winter. In nature, geckos can go the whole cold season without eating because their activity is very low during this period.
However, to keep your leopard gecko healthy, try to ensure that he regularly eats a proper diet rich in live feeding insects.
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Sharon Ronan
My sons female leopard gecko hasn’t eaten in about a week. She’s young and still is feisty when you pick her up but looks mopey/sleepy in the tank. What do you think could be wrong? Could it be the changing of the season?
Reptile Supply
Hi Addi, fully-grown leopard geckos can go 5 days without eating, but it’s not optimal. If you have an adult, it’s best to feed your gecko every other day, or at most every third day, depending on your gecko’s body condition.
Addi
Can I feed my gecko every five days?
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