Food

Leopard geckos are insectivores meaning their primary diet is insects. They are natural hunters and appreciate eating fresh, live food.

• How frequently a leo eats is based on their age

  • 0-6 months old: every day

  • 6-12 months old: every other day

  • 12+ months old: every 3-4 days

• A general rule of thumb is to offer food for 15 minutes on feeding days. Whatever they don't eat in those 15 minutes gets put off until the next feeding.

• Leos on special diets may eat more or less depending on their situation.

• During brumation, leos may go on an eating strike. It is important to still offer food regularly even if they are refusing to eat it.

• To keep your leo healthy, make sure you are offering a variety of feeders. Rotation is key in keeping them healthy as all bugs have different nutrients. Switching up feeders each time ensures your gecko a variety of nutritional benefits.

• It's a good habit to dust all feeders with calcium supplements before giving them to your leo.

• Raising and breeding your own feeders is a smart way to save money over time and ensure the quality of your gecko's food.

Do Not

• Feed the same thing every single time

• Feed mice/rats

• Feed already dead/freeze dried (unless necessary due to health conditions)

• Excessively feed high fat insects such as waxworms or superworms

• Leave bugs in the tank after feeding times (bugs like crickets are known for fighting back and harming geckos when left in the tank)

• Feed your gecko insects from outside. Wild bugs can carry parasites and diseases that regular feeder insects do not.