{"id":187901,"date":"2022-07-18T11:13:29","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:13:29","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:13:29","slug":"what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"What kind of worms do geckos eat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#What_kind_of_worms_do_geckos_eat\" title=\"What kind of worms do geckos eat?\">What kind of worms do geckos eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#Are_worms_good_for_geckos\" title=\"Are worms good for geckos?\">Are worms good for geckos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#Can_geckos_eat_regular_worms\" title=\"Can geckos eat regular worms?\">Can geckos eat regular worms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#Can_I_feed_my_leopard_gecko_regular_worms\" title=\"Can I feed my leopard gecko regular worms?\">Can I feed my leopard gecko regular worms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#How_often_should_I_feed_my_gecko_worms\" title=\"How often should I feed my gecko worms?\">How often should I feed my gecko worms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#How_do_you_feed_geckos_worms\" title=\"How do you feed geckos worms?\">How do you feed geckos worms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#What_worms_are_best_for_geckos\" title=\"What worms are best for geckos?\">What worms are best for geckos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#Can_geckos_eat_worms\" title=\"Can geckos eat worms?\">Can geckos eat worms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#How_many_worms_should_I_feed_my_gecko\" title=\"How many worms should I feed my gecko?\">How many worms should I feed my gecko?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#Do_geckos_eat_mealworms_or_wax_worms\" title=\"Do geckos eat mealworms or wax worms?\">Do geckos eat mealworms or wax worms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#Do_geckos_like_worms\" title=\"Do geckos like worms?\">Do geckos like worms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#Can_mealworms_harm_geckos\" title=\"Can mealworms harm geckos?\">Can mealworms harm geckos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#Can_geckos_eat_garden_worms\" title=\"Can geckos eat garden worms?\">Can geckos eat garden worms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#Can_leopard_geckos_eat_regular_worms\" title=\"Can leopard geckos eat regular worms?\">Can leopard geckos eat regular worms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#Can_I_feed_my_gecko_worms_from_outside\" title=\"Can I feed my gecko worms from outside?\">Can I feed my gecko worms from outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#Can_I_feed_my_leopard_gecko_Nightcrawlers\" title=\"Can I feed my leopard gecko Nightcrawlers?\">Can I feed my leopard gecko Nightcrawlers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#How_many_worms_are_you_supposed_to_feed_a_leopard_gecko\" title=\"How many worms are you supposed to feed a leopard gecko?\">How many worms are you supposed to feed a leopard gecko?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#How_many_meal_worms_do_geckos_eat\" title=\"How many meal worms do geckos eat?\">How many meal worms do geckos eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#Can_I_just_feed_my_gecko_worms\" title=\"Can I just feed my gecko worms?\">Can I just feed my gecko worms?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#How_many_mealworms_do_geckos_eat_a_day\" title=\"How many mealworms do geckos eat a day?\">How many mealworms do geckos eat a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-worms-do-geckos-eat\/#How_often_should_geckos_be_fed\" title=\"How often should geckos be fed?\">How often should geckos be fed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_worms_do_geckos_eat\"><\/span>What kind of worms do geckos eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best insects to feed your Leopard Gecko are crickets and mealworms. However, you can also feed him <b>waxworms, butterworms, silkworms, tomato hornworms, beetles, sow bugs and cockroaches. Waxworms and superworms should be fed as a treat as they&#8217;re high in fat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_worms_good_for_geckos\"><\/span>Are worms good for geckos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Earthworms are a great nutritious addition to your leopard gecko&#8217;s diet. However, to keep your leopard gecko healthy, offer a varied diet that contains no more than 20 percent of one feeder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_geckos_eat_regular_worms\"><\/span>Can geckos eat regular worms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can leopard geckos eat earthworms? The answer is no. <b>The gecko will not get hurt by eating the earthworms, but they will eventually turn their noses to them. Leopard geckos do not like the substance that earthworms secrete when under stress and will refuse to eat it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_leopard_gecko_regular_worms\"><\/span>Can I feed my leopard gecko regular worms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Leopard geckos can eat earthworm, but these worms should not be a top-pick for your reptile. Earthworms secrete a substance that leopard geckos find offensive, which may make them unsuitable as a staple feeder insect. Furthermore, although they are high in protein, earthworms are low in calcium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_feed_my_gecko_worms\"><\/span>How often should I feed my gecko worms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adults can be fed 6-7 large crickets or mealworms <b>2 to 3 times a week. When using supplements such as waxworms, or Calciwormsxae Leopard Geckos should be fed 3 to 5 worms 3 times a week.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_feed_geckos_worms\"><\/span>How do you feed geckos worms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard Geckos should be fed wax worms that are smaller than the space between their eyes. The wax worms should be plump, pale, and wriggling. <b>Either hand feed the wax worms or deliver on a clean surface such as a feeding dish. Wax worms can be gut-loaded and dusted with calcium and vitamin powder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_worms_are_best_for_geckos\"><\/span>What worms are best for geckos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Black soldier fly larvae, silkworms, and mealworms are great feeder insects for Leopard Geckos. Buffalo worms are ideal for small Leopard Geckos. Superworms can be beneficial for large Leopard Geckos. Hornworms, wax worms, and butterworms can make good treats but should be fed sporadically.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_geckos_eat_worms\"><\/span>Can geckos eat worms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Earthworms are a great nutritious addition to your leopard gecko&#8217;s diet. However, to keep your leopard gecko healthy, offer a varied diet that contains no more than 20 percent of one feeder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_worms_should_I_feed_my_gecko\"><\/span>How many worms should I feed my gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adults can be fed 6-7 large crickets or mealworms 2 to 3 times a week. When using supplements such as waxworms, or Calciwormsxae Leopard Geckos should be fed <b>3 to 5 worms 3 times a week<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_geckos_eat_mealworms_or_wax_worms\"><\/span>Do geckos eat mealworms or wax worms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes. <b>Leopard Geckos can eat wax worm pupae. Wax worms aren&#8217;t really worms, they are the larval stage of the honeycomb moth, also known as the wax moth (Galleria mellonella). In order to change from larvae to moths, the wax worms spin cocoons and become pupae.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_geckos_like_worms\"><\/span>Do geckos like worms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard geckos are insectivores, making it difficult to offer a varied diet to these reptiles. If you need your leopard geckos to develop as they should, <b>you&#8217;ve got to offer them several worms and insects. Earthworms are easily sourced and can be a part of other reptile&#8217;s diets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_mealworms_harm_geckos\"><\/span>Can mealworms harm geckos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can leopard geckos eat earthworms? The answer is no. <b>The gecko will not get hurt by eating the earthworms, but they will eventually turn their noses to them. Leopard geckos do not like the substance that earthworms secrete when under stress and will refuse to eat it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_geckos_eat_garden_worms\"><\/span>Can geckos eat garden worms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Leopard geckos can eat earthworm, but these worms should not be a top-pick for your reptile. Earthworms secrete a substance that leopard geckos find offensive, which may make them unsuitable as a staple feeder insect. Furthermore, although they are high in protein, earthworms are low in calcium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_leopard_geckos_eat_regular_worms\"><\/span>Can leopard geckos eat regular worms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Leopard geckos can eat earthworm, but these worms should not be a top-pick for your reptile. Earthworms secrete a substance that leopard geckos find offensive, which may make them unsuitable as a staple feeder insect. Furthermore, although they are high in protein, earthworms are low in calcium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_gecko_worms_from_outside\"><\/span>Can I feed my gecko worms from outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer is no. <b>The gecko will not get hurt by eating the earthworms, but they will eventually turn their noses to them. Leopard geckos do not like the substance that earthworms secrete when under stress and will refuse to eat it. Now you know that earthworms are not the best option for leopard geckos.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_leopard_gecko_Nightcrawlers\"><\/span>Can I feed my leopard gecko Nightcrawlers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard geckos and nightcrawlers. <b>As long as your leopard gecko loves nightcrawlers, they can eat them. These worms are rich in protein, fat, and water, all of which your leopard gecko needs. So it&#8217;s a good idea to offer them to your gecko as a treat once in a while and see how they react.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_worms_are_you_supposed_to_feed_a_leopard_gecko\"><\/span>How many worms are you supposed to feed a leopard gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adults can be fed 6-7 large crickets or mealworms 2 to 3 times a week. When using supplements such as waxworms, or Calciwormsxae Leopard Geckos should be fed <b>3 to 5 worms 3 times a week<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_meal_worms_do_geckos_eat\"><\/span>How many meal worms do geckos eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mature geckos should feed on about <b>six to nine big-size mealworms. Make sure the mealworms your geckos eat mealworms no larger than the space between your reptiles&#8217; eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_just_feed_my_gecko_worms\"><\/span>Can I just feed my gecko worms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard Gecko food &#8211; what do Leopard Geckos eat? The best insects to feed your Leopard Gecko are crickets and mealworms. However, <b>you can also feed him waxworms, butterworms, silkworms, tomato hornworms, beetles, sow bugs and cockroaches. Waxworms and superworms should be fed as a treat as they&#8217;re high in fat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_mealworms_do_geckos_eat_a_day\"><\/span>How many mealworms do geckos eat a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We have created a simple guide below on how to feed your gecko a healthy and nutritious diet! Baby leopard geckos should be fed <b>2-3 small crickets or mealworms daily until they reach around 15 grams or four inches. Subadult leopard geckos can be fed up to 6 or 7 every other day with medium sized crickets or mealworms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_geckos_be_fed\"><\/span>How often should geckos be fed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leopard geckos feed primarily on live, moving insect prey. An appropriate diet may consist of commercially-raised crickets with smaller numbers of silkworms, roaches, mealworms, superworms, waxworms, and other live insects. <b>Juveniles should be fed every 1-2 days and adults 2-3 times per week<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What kind of worms do geckos eat?Are worms good for geckos?Can geckos eat regular worms?Can I feed my leopard gecko regular worms?How often should I feed my gecko worms?How do you feed geckos worms?What worms are best for geckos?Can geckos eat worms?How many worms should I feed my gecko?Do geckos eat mealworms&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-187901","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187901"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=187901"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187901\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=187901"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=187901"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=187901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}