It is recommended that you feed baby and juvenile leopard geckos on a daily basis, however adults have a slower metabolism, therefore only need feeding every couple of days. See: Which vitamins and supplements do leopard geckos need? You should also dust insects such as mealworms with calcium powder at every feeding, and about twice per week dust the insects with calcium combined with vitamin D3 powder. See: What is Gutloading and why is it important? This means all of the nutrients you feed to the insects will be passed onto your gecko when the insect is eaten. It is important to “gutload” the majority of insects at least 24 hours before feeding them to your leopard gecko. Some insects (such as mealworms, and waxworms) have a really low nutritional content and lack the essential vitamins required to keep leopard geckos healthy. Some of the most popular insects fed to leopard geckos are: Leopard geckos will not eat any dead insects (many seem to not bother with insects unless they are wriggling and moving) and will not eat a plant-based diet. I also encourage you to read multiple sources to gather more in-depth information, as it’s important to educate yourself and expand your own understanding of your geckos and their health. If your leopard gecko isn’t eating, check here
Read my FAQ on leopard gecko feeding here Here are some things you will need to know if you need to understand the basics of feeding a leopard gecko. Leopard geckos are easy to feed, as long as you don’t mind feeding them live insects only.
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