Can leopard geckos eat any crickets?
The best insects to feed your Leopard Gecko are crickets and mealworms. However, you can also feed him waxworms, butterworms, silkworms, tomato hornworms, beetles, sow bugs and cockroaches.
What kind of crickets do leopard geckos eat?
For a quick reference based on the age of your gecko:
- Hatchling – 3/8 inch crickets or roaches are best. They may also eat small mealworms.
- Juvenile – 1/4 inch crickets or roaches are best. They can eat small to medium mealworms.
- Adult – Full sized crickets or roaches, large mealworms, or superworms,
Are Crickets bad for leopard geckos?
Leopard geckos will eat anything that wiggles in front of them, but obviously some insects are not safe for them to eat. They are known to change their eating habits as they grow up, so don’t be surprised if one week they eat crickets, and the next, they don’t.
Can I leave crickets in with my gecko?
Crickets that your Leo doesn’t eat can cause a bit of trouble for your lizard pet, so avoid leaving them in a tank. While crickets cannot seriously harm your leopard gecko, they can spread pathogens or start biting your lizard, which can cause an injury and potentially an infection.
Do leopard geckos need a companion?
They don’t even need a partner. Unlike other common pet animals, Leopard Geckos prefer to be alone. No matter what sex your Leopard Gecko is, it’ll be a wise decision to never get a partner for it.
When should I stop feeding my leopard gecko everyday?
Be careful not to offer to large of food to prevent choking. Baby Leopard Geckos should be fed 5-7 small crickets or mealworms every day until they reach about 4 inches. Larger food should be offered every other day until they become full grown in about 10-12 months.
What time should I feed my leopard gecko?
When you feed your gecko, it is recommended that the food be lightly dusted with calcium powder. The best time to feed a gecko is in the early evening (7-9 pm) when it becomes active after its daytime snooze. Feeding can typically take 10-20 minutes – the gecko will know when to stop and will not ‘over indulge’.
Can you overfeed leopard geckos?
Yes, you can overfeed a leopard gecko, but most leopard geckos will stop eating when they’ve had enough to eat. Overfeeding a leopard gecko is a common mistake new leopard gecko owners make. Also, some insects contain more calories that can cause your leopard gecko to rapidly gain weight.