Can a leopard gecko eat bananas and or apples?

Answer 1

Ive had my leopard gecko for 7 years now. His colour, the thickness of his tail and overall health is excellent. I started feeding him the variety pack of insects at the beginning, such as crickets, mealworms, etc. From there, i moved onto only the occasional pinky mouse, and wax worms for treats, but for the most part his diet constists of superworms. I bought those worms from the pet store but i feed those worms veggies and fruit. I gut load them with that and my gecko loves them. At least his reaction when i feed him demonstrates that. For over a year now and usually after feeding him the superworms i will bite off a piece of apple for my gecko to lick. Occasionally he ll try to take a bite of the apple, but for the most part he just licks it. A good does of vitamin A. Ive read fruit is good, and ive read fruit is bad for geckos, and that you should stick to just insects. Well i think those same people also let their gecko live in discarded buter containers and an aquarium the size of the Barbie convertable car. Overall i think the rule of thumb is everything in moderation. I dont give him a lot of fruit ever, just a taste, dessert if you will, but i never over do it. He also goes crazy for nectarine, and peaches, but could care less for bannanas, and Oranges. Hes picky i guess. Anyone else have any thoughts about geckos eating fruit?



right i have a leopard gecko too. she didn't like strawberries but loved a little piece of pineapple. and she's still alive. so i agree it's fine in moderation. i usually give her a little with a superworm on holidays. she has no idea. but she loves the change.

Answer 2

No. Leopard geckos are insectivores which means that they like to eat insects such as moths, crickets or Spiders. They tend to prefer live food over dead food.

Answer 3

Leopard geckos are insectivores relying on a variety of live prey. They do not eat vegetables.

Answer 4

I cut a little piece of apple and let my leo lick it. She loves it. It should be totally fine, as long as you don't let your gecko swallow a chunk of the actual apple.