How Often Should I Give My Leopard Gecko Mealworms?
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The Baby Gecko
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Baby geckos, like adolescent humans, need a diet containing protein in order to grow. These little lizards should be fed once per day, every day. Mealworms should also be dusted with a calcium or multi-vitamin powder during this period.
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The Adult Gecko
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Adult leopard geckos should be fed once every other day. A gecko is considered an adult once it is fully grown, from 6 to 9 inches. Most fully-grown reptiles do not require food every single day.
Bottom Line
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Feed your gecko according to its age. It will eat around 5 to 10 mealworms (or 3 to 5 crickets) per meal. Take uneaten food back out of the cage after about 15 to 20 minutes of feeding. If your adult gecko is unusually large or small, it might eat a bit more or less in quantity. Unlike a few other domesticated animals, reptiles tend to only eat what they need.
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