Pangea has worked hard to develop a gecko food that mimics their natural insect-based diet and encourages an enthusiastic feeding response. This formula has proven one of their tastiest yet!
These large recyclable gecko feeding portion cups fit pangea ledges and dishes perfectly, are made from plant fibers, and are completely biodegradable.
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Fig & Insects
Figs are one of nature’s most fascinating and intricate plants. They have an intimate relationship with a group of tiny wasps (family Agaonidae), which pollinate them – this arrangement is known as mutualism, without which figs would not exist.
Every species of fig has its own distinctive wasp responsible for pollination. These fig wasps are obligate nursery pollinators, meaning they must distribute pollen in order for the plant to produce seeds.
Fiddlehead wasps begin their life cycle by entering a flowering structure on the fig plant that looks very much like fruit, known as a syconium. Here they deposit their eggs and squeeze through an opening at the bottom of this structure called an ostiole.
Female fig wasps die after they lay their eggs, while males hatch from their galls without wings – thus, they cannot fly away from the fig plant.
Watermelon
Watermelon is an irresistibly sweet and refreshing fruit packed with essential nutrients. Not only does it boast plenty of vitamin A, B6, and C but it’s also packed full of antioxidants, amino acids, and potassium for energy boosts.
Lycopene is also found in this fruit, which may provide cardiovascular health benefits. Furthermore, it keeps you hydrated during summer months while being low in calories.
Watermelon comes in many varieties, from seeded to seedless and mini. With 92% water content, this low-calorie fruit helps you feel satiated more quickly while providing plenty of hydration to help keep you feeling full for longer.
According to a 2014 mouse study, the high water content of this summer fruit helps your body eliminate extra water and salt from your system during times of drought. Furthermore, it acts as a diuretic, making it beneficial for those with kidney disease or high blood pressure.
Pangea Fruit Mix is specifically formulated to give geckos all of the essential nutrients they need, especially if they eat fruit. It’s our top pick powdered diet for crested geckos, gargoyle geckos, New Caledonia giant geckos, day geckos and more!
Fruit Mix
A delectable combination of sweet and savory, this is sure to please any frugivorous gecko or two. Made up of fruit, some grains, and insects – crickets and black soldier fly larvae being the stars of this scientific diet for geckos – it provides them with essential nutrition they need to thrive.
Pangea has added other ingredients to make this gecko food the best it can be. These include US-grown fruits and vegetables, whey protein complex (woohoo!) and an impressive dose of probiotics. This all-in-one formula makes for an ideal choice for any aspiring gecko parent or breeder; those who have the knack of taming scaly ones may even consider it for their pets. You could pair this diet with other pangea offerings like their insect-based grub for optimal nutritional results.
Banana
Bananas make for an irresistible snack for geckos and provide them with essential vitamins.
Bananas are one of the world’s most important food crops, yet they can be severely affected by insect pests that reduce yields. The most damaging pests include banana weevils, sugarcane weevils, pseudostem weevils and banana rust thrips.
Fusarium oxysporum, commonly known as Panama disease, is another major issue facing banana growers. It spreads through water, soil and farm equipment and can potentially kill fruit if not controlled.
Other insects, such as the banana skipper and sugarcane bunch moth, feed on leaves and scar the fruit, decreasing marketability. Control of these pests can be achieved through insecticides or natural predators.
It’s essential to regularly inspect your banana plants for pests and diseases, in order to keep the fruits healthy and producing for years to come. Inspecting for signs of bunchy top, wilt and other illnesses is key in avoiding their development.
