A leopard gecko’s diet is one of the cornerstones of their health and well-being. Being insectivores, their main sources of nutrients include a wide range of feeder insects. Are armyworms healthy food options for your leo? Armyworms are not the best options for leopard geckos. They are major crop pests and like other wild-caught outdoor insects, there …
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If you own a Leopard Gecko, you might be aware of how essential a nutritious diet is for them. Now, Leopard Geckos consume live insects and fresh vegetables. But, can Leopard Geckos eat Black Soldier Fly Larvae, and are they healthy enough? Black Soldier Fly Larvae, also called Nutrigrubs or Calci Worms are good feeder …
Experts recommend feeding leopard geckos a varied live food diet, including crickets, mealworms, and waxworms. That’s why gecko enthusiasts often think about adding butterworms to the mix. Butterworms are safe for leopard geckos to eat. However, it’s best to reserve butterworms as an occasional treat due to their high-fat content. Butterworms might also cause leopard …
When you envision riveting reptiles like leopard geckos, you probably imagine them eating all sorts of wild insects. One insect you might be familiar with them munching on is worms. But, can they eat buffalo worms? For juvenile leopard geckos, buffalo worms are a good food source since they are small, their soft bodies are …
There’s a lot of controversy that surrounds feeding Leopard Geckos inchworms, so we decided to explore this topic further ourselves to see if they’re a good idea to add to your Leos diet. While leopard geckos can eat inchworms, they are not a recommended feeder insect. Inchworms may contain parasites or pesticides and available information …
There is a lot of controversy around whether Superworms can hurt Leopard Geckos. While some say they are safe, others are not so sure. But there is more to consider than just the physical risk of Superworms for your Leopard Geckos. Although it is possible for Superworms to physically hurt Leopard Geckos, this is not …
Also known as Darkling Beetles or Zophobas morio, Superworm Beetles are the pupated form of a Superworm. These beetles are a better option than Superworms, but not all Leopard Geckos will have a hankering for them. Even though some leopard geckos don’t like the taste of superworm beetles, these beetles are still safe for leopard …
It is often debated whether or not Superworm pupae can be fed to Leopard Geckos. While some are strongly against it, others are all for it. Leopard geckos can eat freshly converted superworm pupae that are light in color. Pupae that are dark in color should not be fed since their exoskeleton is too …
Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis macularius) usually chow down on wax worms (Galleria mellonella) like a kid in a candy store. Therefore, it can be worrying when your Leopard Gecko won’t eat this delicious treat. So, why might a Leopard Gecko refuse wax worms? Leopard Geckos may refuse to eat wax worms because they have eaten enough …
Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis macularius) don’t simply like wax worms (Galleria mellonella). Leopard Geckos love wax worms. As owners, it can be hard not to treat them with wax worms every day, as it makes them so happy. But, this is not a good idea. So, how many wax worms should Leopard Geckos eat? Since wax …