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Can you overfeed a crested gecko?
Crickets should be fed a couple times a week and do not overfeed with crickets, extra crickets in the cage can stress the gecko out.
What do you feed a crested gecko?
Diet
- Commercial crested gecko food, which is a complete balanced diet.
- 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.
How many mealworms do you feed a 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.
How many crickets should I give my crested gecko a day?
Hatchlings can eat between one and three very small crickets. Adults can eat a lot more crickets. They can eat seven to eight adult crickets if they’re hungry but I would recommend feeding only three to six every week since crickets don’t have enough nutrients in them by themselves.
Do Crested Geckos poop a lot?
Crested geckos don’t poop much or very often, so it can be harder to notice their poop in loose substrate. You should be able to see the poop if you keep your crested gecko(s) on paper towels. Smaller geckos will excrete very small poops (rice grain size), so they will be harder to find.
Can crested geckos eat fruit?
Crested geckos can be fed soft fruits that are moderate to high in calcium and low in phosphorus. In captivity, fruits should be considered as treats for your crested gecko in addition to a crested gecko diet. Certain fruits, such as citrus fruits, will even harm your gecko’s health.
Can I hold my crested gecko during the day?
You can handle your crested gecko every day or every other day, but this will depend on if your crested gecko is tame or not. For the first month, handle your crested gecko 1-2 times a week, mainly when cleaning the cage. After a month, you can start handling every or every other day for 15-20 minutes.
Is it OK to leave crickets in with my crested gecko?
Leaving live crickets in a crested gecko enclosure for a long period isn’t safe. Hungry crickets will start chewing on your crested gecko and can increase stress levels. Crickets can also spread bacteria and pathogens. It’s recommended to remove leftover and dead crickets when feeding is done.
How much should I be feeding a crested gecko?
If you know that one adult crested gecko can eat up to 6 crickets a week you’ll need approximately 25 crickets a month . Of course, if you choose to feed a commercial crested gecko diet and limit the number of crickets you feed, you won’t need that many crickets.
How many crickets should I Feed my crested gecko per week?
Crested Gecko Feeding Amounts and Techniques. Four to six crickets can be fed to the crested gecko 2-3 times per week. Do not leave live crickets in the enclosure overnight for they have a tendency to bite on the gecko. Once you’ve noticed how many your gecko eats, you can adjust the amount accordingly.
What insects can I Feed my crested gecko?
Crickets and roaches are the best insects to feed your crested gecko, and they should be the primary insect staples you offer your pet. However, super worms, Phoenix worms , mealworms, wax worms, and silkworms are acceptable to feed your pet from time to time.
What is the best baby food to feed a gecko?
most geckos eagerly consume insects and other small arthropods.