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ZANDERX
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my leopard gecko is 9 months old and is very fat he eats very good what age can i feed him a pinky and is it ok to feed pinkies to the him
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09/07/08  04:05pm

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R0NST3R
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   Message To: ZANDERX   In reference to Message Id: 1853794


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#if it’s at a good weight why would you wanna give it a pink? I think pinks should only be offered to females after they have produced eggs so they can regain strength and fat
09/07/08  04:17pm

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Ammeratsu
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   Message To: R0NST3R   In reference to Message Id: 1853805


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Personally, I think pinkies can be offered as treats every couple months or so, but for a fat gecko, I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s kind of like a 350 pound person eating a lot of french fries. It’s just not healthy. If your gecko is mid-sized or skinny, it would be fine, but I personally wouldn’t do that for a fat gecko.
09/07/08  04:33pm

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Modestmouse
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   Message To: Ammeratsu   In reference to Message Id: 1853819


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I’d like to know what age/size/weight they should be in order for them to try pinkies too.
09/07/08  06:26pm

 #1853916


Shutterstud06
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   Message To: Modestmouse   In reference to Message Id: 1853904


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I’d say full grown, hence over a year old or so. Every where I’ve read, yes they make a tasty treat but it’s mostly for females to fatten up after egg laying.



09/07/08  06:47pm

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   Message To: Shutterstud06   In reference to Message Id: 1853916


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so there you have it full grown at a year or older.



09/07/08  07:28pm

 #1853986


BooByVu
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   Message To: ZANDERX   In reference to Message Id: 1853794


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Dont feed your leos pinkies. Use waxworms as treats or to boost weight. Pinky mice can actually cause liver disease in leopard geckos. I think we have had think talk before...
09/07/08  07:53pm

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Shutterstud06
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   Message To: BooByVu   In reference to Message Id: 1853986


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If we got boy "Pinky mice can actually cause liver disease" should we also not use wax worms because they can cause fatty tissue in or around the liver?
09/07/08  10:50pm


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