Wax worms (Galleria mellonella) are popularly sold as feeder insects for Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis macularius). But, are they good for your pet? Should you feed wax worms to your Leopard Gecko? Leopard Geckos can eat wax worms. Wax worms are not toxic to Leopard Geckos but they have a poor nutritional profile and can contribute …
Reptile Diet
Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis macularius) love to eat wax worms (Galleria mellonella). But is it still safe to feed your Leopard Gecko these insects once they transform into a wax moth? It is safe to feed adult wax moths (Galleria mellonella) to Leopard Geckos. They are not toxic and cannot bite or injure a Leopard Gecko. …
As Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius) owners, it is our responsibility to give our pets a suitably nutritious, insectivorous diet. We also need to keep our pets mentally and physically stimulated. Could hunting moths give them exercise, a mental challenge, and a good meal, all at the same time? Let’s find out whether Leopard Geckos can …
Watching a chameleon eat is one of the most fascinating things about having this reptile as a pet. If your chameleon is refusing to eat, you may be worrying about what might be wrong. Sometimes a chameleon who is refusing to eat is perfectly healthy. Other times, a chameleon that isn’t eating is suffering from …
If you’re the owner of a blue tongue skink, you’ve most likely come across the information that you can feed your skink with dog food. Even though the idea of feeding a lizard with food formulated for dogs sounds crazy, many BTS owners swear by it. But is this really true and should you change …
Crested Geckos (Correlophus ciliatus) are very popular reptiles to keep as pets. These lizards may, on occasion, stop eating for periods of time, which can be worrisome for their owner. So, how long can Crested Geckos go without food? Crested Geckos can go without food for periods of up to 3 weeks. However, after the …
When your leopard gecko skips a meal, the first reaction may be to panic – especially if you’re new to keeping leopard geckos. That’s why we’ve decided to write this article. Here’s a table showing how long they can be kept without food and how often they should be fed. Age of Leopard Gecko Size …
If you’re a leopard gecko lover, you’ve probably seen photos or videos of leopard geckos eating fruit. You’re right to ask whether leopard geckos should be eating fruit as part of their diet. Leopard geckos are insectivores and should therefore never eat fruits. Their digestive systems don’t have the enzymes that are needed to digest …
Lots of arguments have been had for and against feeding leopard geckos only mealworms, so we decided to have a look for ourselves to see whether or not a diet of only mealworms is a good idea for your leo. Leopard geckos, being insectivores, should be fed exclusively on insects. However, this doesn’t mean that …
Mealworms are a popular food for reptiles of all types, including leopard geckos, because they are readily available and easy to breed and keep. However, you may wonder whether mealworms can be an impaction risk for your leopard gecko. Mealworms can be an impaction risk for leopard geckos if: They are fed in too great …