Mealworm Question

[laswabbie]

I'm building a leopard gecko habitat in anticipation of buying a couple at the Repticon on September 9th.

In researching leopard geckos, I ran across something interesting. It seems like many/most gecko owners feed mealworms as one of their primary foods. I didn't find any real discussion about the chitin issue in geckos.

What am I missing? What don't I know about the difference in feeding mealworms to geckos and beardies?

 

[Hdrydr31]

To my knowledge they are able to better handle the chitlin than the dragons..

 

[PatsyB]

Yeah, it sounds weird because geckos look more delicate than beardies but I think they can digest them better. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that they get their heat from their belly??

 

[JUNGLE JIM]

I've had my leopard geckos for over 20 years now and all they have ever eaten is crickets. Probably get some dubias again soon and let them try them. Bought a baby leopard gecko at reptile show here a couple weeks ago for my grandson Logan. He named him Batman. Still like watching them stalk and eat crickets.

 

[RaeAnn]

I've had my leopard geckos for over 20 years now and all they have ever eaten is crickets. Probably get some dubias again soon and let them try them. Bought a baby leopard gecko at reptile show here a couple weeks ago for my grandson Logan. He named him Batman. Still like watching them stalk and eat crickets.

Oh wow 20 years is a long time. I had no idea they lived that long. Than again I don't know much about geckos in general. I've wanted a leopard gecko for some time now because they are such beautiful reptiles. But I have a lot to learn before that time comes. "Batman" that is too cute lol.


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[Eavlynn]

I offer mealies, dubia, and crickets to my geckos. They each have their own preferences. Offer a variety of feeders and see what your future gecko seems to like best.