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Geckos are a large family of lizards that includes over 1,200 different species, with new species being discovered regularly.
Geckos are found everywhere from the extreme Southern US, throughout South America and many islands. They are found in Africa, Indonesia, and Asia, and Australia...in short, on every continent other than Antarctica, and most of the warmer islands. Some live in desert regions, while other prefer rainforests, etc.
While there are no herbivorous geckos, some species are omnivorous, and eat fruit in addition to insects and other small animals. What geckos should eat depends on the species of gecko! The vast majority of species are insectivorous, and do eat only insects.
Among the commonly kept species that eat other things, the Rhacodactylus geckos of New Caledonia are the best known and most widely available in the pet trade--in particular, the Crested Gecko, which is largely frugivorous (eats a lot of fruit).
Other popular geckos that eat other things are the Madagascan Day Geckos of genus Phelsuma, which are known to feed on insects and nectar.
Rhacodactylus and Phelsuma geckos can both be maintained in captivity on a special powdered meal replacement formula which can be bought in pet stores, and is served mixed with water. The Repashy brand is the best known and must trusted of these. Repashy makes a crested gecko diet, and a day gecko diet.
There are some other species of geckos that have proven able to live and breed, and remain healthy on a diet of Repashy MRP (meal replacement powder), including mourning geckos, and Lygodactylus geckos of some species.
It is not recommended to give fruit to crested geckos any longer, as providing the correct balance of nutrition for them on a diet of fruit and insects is very challenging, and the MRP formulas have taken all of the guesswork out of it, and allow these animals to thrive.
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Can a gecko eat red meat?
Yes, they do. They also eat flies and perhaps even smaller lizards
Can alligator lizard live with a gecko?
No - firstly, they require completely different living conditions - and secondly, alligator lizards are carnivores - and would eat the gecko !
Do cats eat leopard geckos?
No, a cat will come to no harm eating one of these lizards.
Can gecko lizards eat an orange?
no they will die within 10 minutes if they even get in contact with an orange!
Can leopard geckos eat flour?
Yes,they can
Do gecko lizards eat lettuce?
Most species of gecko are insectivores. This means they rely on a variety of live feeders such as worms, crickets and roaches. There are also some species of gecko that are omnivores relying on a variety of fruits, saps, pollens and insects. There are not species of gecko that rely on a veggie diet though and they will most likely not eat lettuce.
What do Monito Gecko's eat?
Monito gecko's eat insects and spiders
Does a water frog eat fish food?
Almost all frogs are carnivorous, and will only eat moving, live prey. So no, not likely.
Do sales eat lizards?
No, sales do not eat lizards.
Is a Leopard gecko a predator or a prey?
the are carnivores and have been known to eat birds and lizards herbivore
Do owls eat lizards?
Yes, owls are known to eat lizards. Lizards are a common part of their diet, especially for species that are adapted to hunting on the ground or in trees where lizards are abundant.
What do backyeard lizards eat?
backyard lizards eat cricets and grasshoppers
