Crickets, hornworms, mealworms and superworms are essential feeders for leopard geckos. Leopard geckos are insectivores and require a variety of insects as food to remain healthy and happy. Phosphorous and Vitamin B are key ingredients of good nutrition, making quail an easy source of live food that’s ideal for storage in the refrigerator for months on end. Packed full of proteins, calcium and fat content they make an ideal addition to an animal’s diet. Waxworms are considered an excellent food source for reptiles such as geckos and chameleons, particularly geckoes and chameleons. Some insects may perform this function more efficiently than others so examine each one to assess its ability.

Gut-loading your feeder insects is essential to their proper nutrition, so pay close attention when studying their feeder insects to identify those which excel at gut-loading. Mealworms provide your gecko with essential proteins and fats however, they don’t provide all the required nutrition. Mess-free and smell-free, feeding baby leopard geckos without risk of choking is easy with these treats! Additionally, calcium powder can be sprinkled onto them to boost their nutrient intake if necessary. Easy to find and affordable, high in protein content and with an extended shelf life that can be extended further with refrigeration, they make an excellent food option. Mealworms are one of the most frequently fed to leopard geckos as live food.

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