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Absolutely ! Small insects are a natural part of their diet ! If you can't 'stomach' feeding small insects to a lizard - then you need to consider a different pet - for the sake of the reptile !
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoYou NEED to feed him/her on whatever their NATURAL diet is ! You should have researched the breed long BEFORE you got your lizard.
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How much do you feed a crested gecko?
You should feed your crested gecko daily. Use the crested gecko special diet mixed with water and alternate that with crickets. Mine have done very well with this. I don't recommend baby food due to it being high in sugar.
How do you care for a crested gecko?
feed it
How much day gecko food do you feed a crested gecko?
You do not feed your crested gecko Day gecko diet. The diet your speaking of Is produced by Repashy or T-Rexx, both of these manufacturer's create a Meal replacement powder designed specifically for crested geckos. Crested gecko diet.
Do leopard geckos HAVE to eat live food?
No. People feed leopard geckos "pinkies" for various reasons. To boost nutrition during a geckos pregnancy. To give a gecko a large feeding so as to not have to feed it for a week (this works well if you want to take a vacation). Some people just think it's entertaining. A Leopard Gecko does not "need" to eat baby mice. Crickets will do.
Can you feed shrimp to a crested gecko?
Crested geckos are an omnivorous species, relying on a variety of live feeders and fruits, pollens and saps. A crested gecko would never come face to face with a shrimp in the wild, therefore you should not feed a crested gecko shrimp, live or dead. Feed them meal replacement powder (MRP) and live feeders such as: crickets, mealworms, horned worms, Dubai roaches etc.. Always be sure to gutload and coat live feedings.
What does the gonatodes vittatus gecko feed on?
1/8" or 1/4" crickets
Do you need to feed crested geckos crickets?
Crickets are used for fattening purposes with crested geckos. When breeding, females calcium stores are nearly depleted from the preparation of eggs. Feeding your crested supplemented crickets will aid in the cooling period, ensuring your female will be prepeared for next season.
How much should you feed a leopard gecko that is about 4 almost 5 inches long?
If it is a young leopard gecko you should feed it about 2-3 small crickets every day. If it is an adult you should feed it about 3-4 large crickets every other day.
Do crested geckos eat meat?
Crested geckos are omnivores: Their Primary diet consists of fallen fruits, tree saps, natural syrups, pollen, and the occasional insects. Meat: Defined as pork or beef. is not part of their diet. Allen Repashy creates a full replacement powder that is mixed with water. This diet consists of all the protien, calcium, and it comes in a variety of flavors! Do not ever feed a crested gecko Babyfood, Applesauce, or any human food. The foods we eat as human beings are formulated for our body's. Reptiles can not eat Artificial flavourings, preservatives, or sugars. It becomes addicting and very hard to lean them off of.
What size crickets should you feed your baby leopard gecko?
very small so that he wont choke
Do gecko lizards eat baby carrots what else can you feed your gecko lizard besides crickets?
Depending on the gecko species, some geckos are omnivores. Animals such as the Crested gecko and neighbouring Rhacodactylus species will consume a variety of fruits, pollens, saps, and nectar. Mashed or puree fruits work well. Most hobbyists will use supplements in their mix as well to ensure the animal is still receiving everything it needs.
How old has your leopard gecko got to be before you feed it meal worms?
Can start feeding them mealworms immediately. Leopard gecko really like crickets, so if crickets are always available do not expect them to eat many mealworms.
