Calcium is one of the most important nutrients required by leopard geckos. The mineral is essential for bone building and is an integral part of the skeletal system of the body. While it’s a less popular option compared to calcium powder or tablets, liquid calcium can be a good source of calcium for leopard geckos …
You’ve already made your leo’s habitat comfortable and as natural as possible – and all the tasty bugs you can offer! But even the best insect diet is low in calcium. So, is it ok to leave calcium powder in your gecko’s tank? The answer is yes, you can leave calcium powder in a leopard …
Leopard Geckos living in the wild always pick out food beneficial for their health. In captivity, the owners need to provide food rich in nutrients and keep their pets healthy and prosperous. Let’s see whether your Gecko suffers from calcium deficiency and ways to solve that issue once it occurs. When Leopard Gecko shows signs …
Science tells us that calcium is one of the most indispensable minerals for leopard geckos. In the wild, leos feed on a variety of food sources that provide calcium. They also have access to sunlight that helps them synthesize vitamin D3 for proper calcium absorption. Leopard geckos that live in captivity require calcium supplementation since …
When it comes to leopard gecko substrates, there’s a ton of (sometimes contradictory) information out there! Some reptile owners suggest that sand, including calcium sand, is a great substrate option for leopard geckos because it mimics their natural desert environment and provides a source of easy-to-digest calcium. But is this true? Calcium sand isn’t a …
Calcium is one of the most essential nutrients for geckos. Unfortunately, most feeder insects don’t contain calcium. Therefore, leopard geckos may develop calcium deficiency unless the insects are gut-loaded or dusted before feeding. Leopard geckos can go for approximately two weeks without calcium, since it is usually released from bones into the blood system. This …
There are many ways to offer food to your Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius). Popular methods include allowing your Leopard Gecko to hunt, using a dish, and hand-feeding. All methods have pros and cons. So, is hand-feeding your Leopard Gecko OK, and how should you do it? Hand-feeding your Leopard Gecko is a positive way to …
When your Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius) stops eating or loses weight, it is really worrying. You might try offering different foods, or hand feeding. But how do you know when you should force-feed your Leopard Gecko? Force-feeding should be a last resort. If your Leopard Gecko has refused to eat for more than a week, …
Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis macularius) can be picky eaters and sometimes start to accept only one type of insect. But how can this happen and what can you do about it? How do you feed a Leopard Gecko that is a picky eater? If your Leopard Gecko will only eat wax worms, you should stop feeding …
When your Leopard Gecko stops eating, it can be a very worrying time. Though there are natural causes for a Leopard Gecko to lose their appetite temporarily, we still need to make sure we do what we can to encourage them to eat and stay healthy. So, why has your Leopard Gecko stopped eating? A …