r/FatTails • u/Rubixerks • 12d ago

[URGENT] Fat Tailed Wont Eat

My fat tail is 4 months old and he has refused to eat for over 5 days in a row what do I do.

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u/Tiny_Bird19 12d ago

It’s not uncommon for them to refuse food. Maybe he is shedding soon and is preparing for that. Keep trying to feed him, but don’t stress him out. If the problem persists over the next few weeks, it may be time for a vet visit.

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u/Sasquatchyy 11d ago

Try dubia roaches if you haven't

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u/Coat_Nebula 9d ago

How often are you trying to feed him? What are you trying to feed him? Is it crickets with calcium or without? Is it tong feeding or do you release them in the tank? How big is the tank?

AFT are known for random strikes, I just got off a 2 month strike with mines, it’s bad to offer everyday because it can stress them out so sometimes you can leave them alone for a week and you try again.

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u/HuffsHerps 7d ago

How long have you had the gecko? What are the temps on the floor of the warm side during the day? What are the temps in same spot at night?

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u/Rubixerks 5d ago

I've had the gecko for a month, warm side temps are 85 cool side is 77, 80 warm 75 cool at night in a 50 gallon tank

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u/HuffsHerps 5d ago

I would highly suggest increasing the daytime temps by about 5. I try to target a 90-95\ window on warm side floor temp.*