Hydrating Mineral

Do captive leopard geckos need UV lighting in their tanks ?

My son has recently acquired a leopard gecko, which stopped eating. Having checked out a question from this site which gave some very interesting info about calcium sand substrate (I have now changed to paper towel), I took him to the vet, who in the event doesn't think he is impacted, and gave me Lectade for him to keep him hydrated. Vet went into detail with me about the habitat, feeding etc we have provided. Seem to be doing everything right, but he said we needed a UVB light which allows the lizard to process vitamins and minerals. I had thought that because they are nocturnal, this would not be necessary. I have started him on 'Moon Drops' once a week which boost Vit D3. Any thoughts ?

I also thought I would mush up some meal worms and a touch of Nutrobal calcium powder into a 'soup' with the Lectade, which I am giving him with a dropper. Is that a good idea ?!

I have had one for many years they do not need uv lighting they are nocturnal if it is not eating check the tank temp this is the main reason temp being too low raise to 85 and see how that works also feeding time should be in the evening to simulate natural feeding times adults can go a wk or more with out eating plus its winter so this will also slow them down with eating if you just got it give it time to settle in before force feeding try offering wax worms they love these. also if the tail is really fat dont worry its got lots of vitamins hiding in there i would worry if the tail began to shrink insize. good luck

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