Live mealworms are a great way to enrich the diet of your geckos. These worms are nutritious and can be fed a variety of foods, including fruits and vegetables, bug grub, and vitamin and calcium powder. During hot days, keep the mealworms in a cooler area of your home.
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Giant mealworms
Giant mealworms are an ideal food for leopard geckos because they are available and affordable. Plus, they’re easy to clean and handle. And, when stored properly, they can last for several weeks. You can also feed your gecko crickets, if you’d like. However, keep in mind that a leopard gecko cannot be forced to eat any food – you have to consider their preferences, activity level, and training needs.
Giant mealworms are similar to regular mealworms, except that they’ve been treated with a hormone that prevents them from pupating, and thus, grow larger. They can be stored in the refrigerator and treated the same way as regular mealworms. However, you should be aware that these mealworms may eventually pupate and become beetles. As such, you shouldn’t feed these giant mealworms to juvenile leopard geckos.
To determine the best mealworm size for your pet, determine its weight and size. A 5″ leopard gecko needs between six to nine giant mealworms per meal. However, be sure not to overfeed it, as this can cause impaction. Additionally, you’ll also need to take into account other bugs and mealworms your gecko may be consuming.
Dubia Roaches
The nutritional profile of Dubia roaches is comparable to those of other insects. These insects are primarily composed of protein and fat. However, they do not contain enough calcium to meet the requirements of your pet. You should supplement the mealworms with a calcium powder.
As an added bonus, dubia roaches are a great source of vitamins and minerals. Just place the insects in a small plastic bag with a pinch of powder, shake it lightly to coat the insects. Care must be taken not to let the powder fly into the eye or nose of your gecko. You can also provide subsistence in jar lids and let the geckos lick it out themselves.
Unlike the Dubia roach, mealworms are relatively healthy, but they lack essential nutrients and fat. However, they are cheap and easy to breed. Mealworms can also be a great treat for your gecko. Just remember to separate mealworms by their developmental stage.
Butterworms
If you’re thinking about introducing a new feeder for your gecko, you’ll want to think about butterworms. These worms are high in phosphorus, while mealworms are high in calcium. You’ll want to start your gecko off small to avoid digestive problems, and then gradually increase the amount of food.
Butterworms are a high protein source, and a good source of vitamins. They’re also a good choice for treating your gecko because they don’t move very fast, making them easier for your gecko to catch and chew on. They also have a higher fat content, which makes them a better treat for your gecko. However, some geckos have reported regurgitating butterworms, and this may be due to the gecko’s inability to digest them properly.
Butterworms are easy to care for. They’re a variety of tiny and jumbo sizes that can be kept in a refrigerator door for several months. Butterworms need a cool temperature to avoid pupation. The temperature inside a refrigerator door is ideal for this purpose. Butterworms can grow to around 2cm in length, but they tend not to grow that much after they’ve been purchased.
Crickets
Using crickets for live mealworms for geccons can be a great way to supplement the diets of these lizards. However, you should be aware that crickets don’t need to be in small containers. The size of these insects should be about 3/4 of an inch in length. If your gecko is a sub-adult or a large juvenile, then you can increase the size of the crickets to a medium size.
When choosing crickets for your pet geckos, be sure to choose a variety that is resistant to heat and cold. Crickets can be kept in plastic totes or cricket keeper containers. Ensure that the crickets are kept in an area with plenty of ventilation and a constant source of food and water. Remember that crickets can climb egg crates and can escape when a container is opened. Crickets are an excellent staple food for geckos as they are high in calcium and protein. However, be aware that crickets can easily die even if taken care of properly.
Wax worms are also a great choice for supplementary feeders. Wax worms have high fat content and are highly desirable to most reptiles. Waxworms are also great for fattening up underweight geckos. A regular feeding of these insects can help your geckos recover from weight lost during ovaries, dropped tails, and egg production.
