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05-15-2008, 06:33 PM
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Leopard Gecko Keepers
I know this is a garter snake forum, but I know some of you guys out there keep leopard geckos. Ok, so I finally got my leopard gecko to eat for me, (she eats at night when I can't see) but I'd like to know how much I should feed her. She's about 6 or 7 inches long, so I planned on 30 crickets a week. Does this sound about right?
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05-15-2008, 08:51 PM
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Re: Leopard Gecko Keepers
is she giving you problems with eating? if you think she needs to pack on some pounds, try some waxworms! they love them, and they are a great food item. 30 crickets a week is fine, try to offer her a little each day or every other day. if you are able to, I would recommend mixing up the diet just a bit.. you can use waxworms as mentioned, SMALL mealworms (cut their heads of if they bother you), houseflies... you may find that your leo has a taste preference and gives a better feeding response on other insects!
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05-15-2008, 08:59 PM
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Re: Leopard Gecko Keepers
Well, she's finicky now because I got her around 3 weeks ago. She's started to eat the crickets now, and I've been giving her around 4 a day with 2 of them dusted (they're already gutloaded). I haven't seen waxworms or mealworms around here though.
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05-16-2008, 05:54 AM
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Re: Leopard Gecko Keepers
Have you got a picture of her? 30 crickets a week for one leo sounds a bit much to me...
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05-16-2008, 02:21 PM
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05-16-2008, 02:50 PM
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Re: Leopard Gecko Keepers
I usually give mine 4-5 "small" crickets he is about the same size as yours (as far as I can tell from the pic).
However now I give him 2-3 of the crazy flying grasshoppers. I am still learning a bit though. I am sure better advise could be given. |
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05-16-2008, 04:41 PM
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05-16-2008, 05:03 PM
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Re: Leopard Gecko Keepers
I have pretty big crickets. They're almost the length of the width of her head.
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It might be a bit too many for that little guy!
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