Feeding Question

Discussion in 'Rhacodactylus (Crested) Geckos' started by DavidMcdergen, May 16, 2010.

  1. DavidMcdergen

    DavidMcdergen New Member

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    Sup guys
    I have a young Crestie that i've had for a couple of weeks and is feeding pretty well on crickets dusted with calcium and what not,
    I bought some CGD however, hes just too crazy and hyper to actually relax and eat the CGD. I tried to hold him and feed him off my finger
    but he just wants to keep moving and jumping everywhere!

    I'm not 100% sure how old he is but he is pretty young.
    How long should I keep him on crickets? I know he won't know what the CGD is so I don't wanna leave it in there as if he knows what it is.

    and what techniques can I use to introduce him to the CGD?

    anything helps guys,
    -David
     
  2. JEFFREH

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  3. Shanna66

    Shanna66 Well-Known Member

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    stop feeding him chrickets for a while and leave the cgd in the tank and keep putting in fresh gloop each night. he knows what it is and he knows what to do with it. when he is hungry he will eat it, dont worry :D

    a life being spoiled in captivity will not kill their instinct to know what their food is.
     
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  5. DavidMcdergen

    DavidMcdergen New Member

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    Alrighty then thanks

    does the size of the tank matter when it comes to CGD also?
    I currently have him in a 10 gallon upright.
    is this good for a smaller crestie?
     
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  7. Shanna66

    Shanna66 Well-Known Member

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    for a young cresty its fine but an adult needs at least a 20gal.
     

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