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How many mealworms should I feed my crested gecko?

Joe Ford

How many mealworms should I feed my crested gecko?

For each Crested Gecko in the enclosure place 3-4 small mealworms that have been dusted with a multivitamin, 3-4 calcium dusted crickets, and a Crested Gecko wet diet that should increase 1/4 teaspoon per Crested Gecko in the enclosure.

What insects can I feed my crested gecko?

As a treat, provide a variety of insects, including gut-loaded (recently fed) crickets, mealworms and waxworms. Sweet baby foods, such as peach, banana or apricot can be mixed with the crested gecko diet and offered as a treat.

What kind of worms can crested geckos eat?

What kind of worms can crested geckos eat?

  • Silkworms.
  • Butterworms.
  • Calcium worms.
  • Wax-worms.

Can Geckos eat mealworms?

Baby Leopard Geckos should be fed 5-7 small crickets or mealworms every day until they reach about 4 inches. Larger food should be offered every other day until they become full grown in about 10-12 months. Adults can be fed 6-7 large crickets or mealworms 2 to 3 times a week.

Can a crested gecko eat too many crickets?

Crickets are a good addition to your crested gecko’s diet. Too many crickets can cause an imbalance in the calcium-phosphorus ratio. Crickets have a ratio of 1:9 and are low in nutrients by themselves so if they’re not gut-loaded and dusted with supplements they can slowly hurt the health of your crestie.

Can crested geckos hear you?

Crested geckos don’t have externals ears but are capable of hearing. They’re also sensitive to sudden and loud sounds. However, crested geckos won’t have any problem with everyday and normal sounds. A stressed crested gecko can have health issues and even lose its tail.

How do I know if my crested gecko is healthy?

How to Pick a Healthy Crested Gecko. A healthy crested gecko will be lively and alert when handled. It should have a clear ear vent and nose, smooth skin, and adults should have a little heft to them. Sunken eyes and wrinkly skin could be a sign of dehydration, and an extremely lethargic gecko might be sick.