Leopard Gecko Keepers

[Elliot]

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? :confused:

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

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!

[Elliot]

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.

[reptileparadise]

Have you got a picture of her? 30 crickets a week for one leo sounds a bit much to me...

[Elliot]

Have you got a picture of her? 30 crickets a week for one leo sounds a bit much to me...

I think that was probably a bit much too. I think I'll stick with more like 5 every other day. Here's a picture:


http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/lemon.JPG

[Snake lover 3-25]

very cool!!!! :D

[dashnu]

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.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

Have you got a picture of her? 30 crickets a week for one leo sounds a bit much to me...

that really depends on what size crickets you are using!

[Elliot]

I have pretty big crickets. They're almost the length of the width of her head.

[anji1971]

I have pretty big crickets. They're almost the length of the width of her head.

I don't know much about geckos, but 30 crickets that size is more than my Toadie eats in 3 weeks! And toads eat LOTS!!!
It might be a bit too many for that little guy!

[Elliot]

Ok, good news! I got her to eat 6 dusted crickets yesterday out of a pair of tweezers. :D

[Zephyr]

I use pinkies. Tends to keep them fuller. :P

[Elliot]

Do you need to scent them somehow?

[Zephyr]

Do you need to scent them somehow?I usually don't actually. Just wiggle them alot. XD

[Elliot]

Ok. I'll probably give that a try right before I leave for vacation. :)

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

i thought pinkies were too fattening?

[reptileparadise]

Remember that pinkies contain to much 'energy' for leopardgeckos. You could use pinkies about once a week. They are a good supplement to any diet.
If you'd only feed pinkies, you're leopardgecko will probably weigh 200+ grams in several weeks hahaha. No seriously, they should be used as a treat or to strengthen producing females

[Elliot]

Ok, I'll remember that. :)