House geckos are fascinating species of reptile that can be found all around the world. Distinguished by their ability to scale walls and ceilings with ease and distinctive appearances.
House gecko diets typically consist of insects and arachnids; these lizards may also eat small vertebrates like other geckos or birds. When feeding insects to your gecko, make sure they have been dusted with phosphorus-free calcium powder for safety.
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Insects
House geckos are insectivores and will eat insects such as crickets, mealworms, waxworms and cockroaches. When feeding live insects to your gecko it’s best to purchase them directly from the wild as store bought varieties could contain disease. Furthermore, before offering them as food to your gecko it is a good practice to gut load them first with nutritious foods for 24 hours before offering to your gecko as food.
House geckos can also enjoy eating fruit – the crested, chahoua and day geckos being among those species who appreciate eating fruit regularly! For easy feeding and nutritionally balanced care, provide these treats as occasional weekly treats.
Reptiles that experience digestive issues frequently are plagued with parasites and/or bacterial infections that impair their appetite, often leaving their geckos feeling unwell and suppressing his desire to eat. Your veterinarian may prescribe antibiotics in order to eliminate infection and restore his appetite if your gecko experiences this issue; so if this applies to your gecko as well, contact them as soon as possible for medical help.
Crickets
Crested geckos are insectivores in their native environment and will consume insects such as crickets, mealworms, waxworms, earthworms and roaches as food sources. You can easily find feeder insects in pet stores to provide your reptile with protein-rich mealworms; just remember to dust them with mineral/vitamin supplements for optimal nutrition!
Keep large crickets away from your gecko as these may be difficult for it to digest and may cause impaction, according to VMSHerp’s learning center. Instead, feed small mealworms instead; their smaller size offers greater nutritional benefits according to this source.
Feed your house gecko two to ten insects at once, depending on its age and size. When experiencing rapid growth spurts, he may require even more food than this amount. Make sure the insects do not exceed the width of its head to prevent choking; additionally, gut load the insects prior to giving them to your gecko to ensure all nutrients enter its system and help ensure overall good health for him.
Fruits and Vegetables
Like other reptiles, geckos are generally carnivorous but will consume some fruits and vegetables as well. To ensure they receive all of their essential vitamins and minerals, provide your gecko with an assortment of fruits and veggies so they get all of their essential nourishment needs fulfilled.
House geckos need a diet consisting of fruits and insects in order to remain healthy. You may find pre-packaged insect mixes at pet stores; however, buying live bugs and gut loading them beforehand would be preferable.
Mediterranean house geckos are predominantly insectivores, and thrive when given a diet consisting of crickets, earthworms, waxworms, mealworms, flies, moths, grasshoppers, isopods and cockroaches. A small handful of insects should be offered every two to four days as part of its food, coated in vitamin supplement powder first to prevent decay in its environment and ensure your gecko remains healthy and happy. Be sure to clear away any uneaten fruit or insects before offering as these may become unhealthy environments for them as soon as their food source decomposes in this regard!
Treats
House geckos should be fed a variety of fruits and vegetables as treats; these should not form the mainstay of their diet, however. Instead, they provide extra vitamins and minerals. Tropical fruits like mango and papaya make great treats; carrots and sweet potatoes can also be provided in smaller quantities as treats.
Geckos are typically insectivores, though some will enjoy eating fruit as well. Geckos can also enjoy fresh vegetables such as spinach, kale and green beans; just be sure to wash and clean these carefully prior to feeding them to your gecko!
House geckos need a balanced diet. Provide your gecko with live, gut-loaded crickets as well as fruit flies, silkworms and mealworms three to four times weekly; offering approximately five insects at each feeding – but be mindful that any larger than their head size aren’t given so they won’t choke!
