Giant day geckos are omnivores, eating a variety of fruits, vegetables and insects for sustenance. To keep them healthy and happy, they occasionally require some vegetable treats as well.
Day geckos should be offered MRPs (meal replacement powders) once a week and crickets or roaches for entertainment. Gut loaded insect food is ideal for these little guys.
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Fruits
Fruits are an integral part of a giant day gecko’s diet. Not only do they provide essential vitamins and minerals, but also fiber and protein.
While some fruits may be difficult for small geckos to consume, they provide essential vitamins and nutrients in their diet. Canned mango, papaya or red banana are great choices.
Once a week, some nontoxic fruit such as bananas, peaches, nectarine or cantaloupe may be added to your gecko’s diet; however they have poor calcium-to-phosphorus ratios and should not form part of its regular food supply.
Day geckos tend to be insectivores, though they will occasionally enjoy some fruit as a treat. It’s important to limit their fruit and vegetable intake as too much sugar may be detrimental for them.
Vegetables
Giant day geckos feed on insects, fruits and vegetables as well as mealworms and crickets. While they don’t require an excessive amount of fruit or vegetables, it is essential to provide them with fresh produce on a regular basis in order to keep your gecko healthy and active.
They should only be offered in small amounts, no larger than the space between your lizard’s eyes. Gut-loaded feeder insects are especially beneficial for young geckos since they digest them more readily.
Adults should be fed a combination of three to five insects twice weekly. These may include roaches, soldier fly larvae and dubia roaches.
They should also be offered fresh fruits such as papaya, pears, bananas, mangoes, guavas and cherries as a treat but should be given in moderation due to their high sugar content and low calcium-to-phosphorus ratios.
Insects
Giant day geckos are omnivores and feed on insects such as crickets, flies, cockroaches and spiders. Additionally, they consume fruits and flowers.
They enjoy honey and fruit nectar for its nutritional benefits, such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber that support healthy skin and digestive tracts.
In captivity, these lizards do best when offered live and gut-loaded feeder insects. Since they are opportunistic eaters that won’t be fussy about what they eat, it’s essential to provide them with a wide variety of choices.
Adult zebra finches measure 9-11″/23-28cm long and feature a tapered snout, round lidless eyes, sticky toe pads, and an average-length tail. Their velvety skin is bright green with prominent red spots on each side.
They require 10-12 hours of diurnal UVB light daily in order to thrive, which can be provided by Arcadia 6% tube lights or halogen bulbs. Calcium supplements should also be lightly dusted on feeder insects in order to promote coloration and nutrient uptake.
Waxworms
Wax worms are an irresistible treat for reptiles, birds and fish alike. Not only are they soft, creamy and fatty in texture, but also highly digestible and a great source of protein.
Giant day geckos can be fed a variety of foods, such as insects, fruit and plants. They especially enjoy brown crickets, locusts and mealworms for protein; fruits like papaya or mango may also be enjoyed.
Diurnal insects such as butterflies should be provided with 10-12 hours of UVB light daily. Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED Bar and Bio Dude Glow & Grow make excellent lamps for this purpose.
Giant day geckos are highly sensitive to unhygienic conditions, so it is essential that their enclosure be cleaned daily. Furthermore, a deep clean should be done approximately once every month in order to eliminate any dust or other particles present in their habitat.
