What to Feed Your Leopard Gecko
What Can You Feed Leopard Geckos are some of the most popular pet lizards around and it’s easy to see why. They are gentle, easy to care for, and can make great companions. Of course, as with any pet, providing the right diet is key to keeping your leopard gecko healthy and happy.
Insects
The majority of your leopard gecko’s diet should be made up of insects. Crickets are the standard for leopard geckos, but you can also feed them appropriate sized roaches, mealworms, and wax worms.
When feeding crickets:
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- Dust with a high-quality calcium supplement at every feeding
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- Feed small to medium-sized crickets
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- Offer only as many crickets as your gecko can consume in half an hour
When feeding other insects:
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- Dust with a high-quality multi-vitamin and calcium supplement every other feeding
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- Only feed appropriately sized insects
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- Only offer as many as your gecko can consume in two hours
Fruits & Veggies
Leopard geckos will also benefit from having a variety of fruits and vegetables in their diet. Offer fruits such as blueberries, mango, papaya and kiwi, as well as vegetables like squash, beans, and bell peppers.
Important for Fruits & Veggies:
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- Only feed ripe produce
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- Offer a variety of colors
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- Offer 1-2 times a week
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- Dust with a high-quality multi-vitamin and calcium supplement once a week
Commercial Foods
Commercial diets can make up a small portion of your leopard gecko’s diet. Look for diets that are made specifically for leopard geckos, with insects as the main ingredients. Be sure to supplement each feeding with a high-quality multi-vitamin and calcium supplement.
Overall, a leopard gecko’s diet should be made up of mostly appropriate sized insects, supplemented with vegetables and fruits, as well as commercial diets. Offer food in smaller portions and supplement as needed. In addition, be sure to provide your leopard gecko with plenty of fresh, clean water. With the right diet, your leopard gecko will be healthy and happy for years to come.
