How to Feed Wild Geckos
Geckos are long, thin lizards with small legs and eyes that bulge out slightly. They are larger than an average garden lizard and more closely resemble a short snake with legs. According to Geckoweb.org, geckos represent the second-largest group of lizards in the word, with over 900 different species. The main staple of the gecko diet is insects. When feeding a wild gecko, stick as closely to its natural diet as possible.
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Things You'll Need
- Enclosed container
- Flies
- Crickets
- Larvae
- Meal worms
- Moths
- Shallow bowl
- Water
Instructions
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Place the gecko in a enclosed container before feeding it. Most of the insects that the gecko eats will fly or hop away, so a closed container keeps the bugs trapped until the gecko eats them.
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Wait until night to feed the wild gecko. Geckos are nocturnal creatures who sleep during the day and become active after the sun sets.
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Feed the gecko a variety of insects by placing two to three of them inside the cage each night. Each gecko species has a different insect preference, but choosing bugs that are available locally is best because that is what the wild gecko was eating previously. Some suggestions: flies, crickets, larvae, meal worms and moths.
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Provide adequate water for the gecko by placing a small, shallow bowl filled with plain tap water. Monitor the bowl several times each day and refill it as needed, since the gecko may splash the water out of the bowl.
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Tips & Warnings
Although you can capture bugs outdoors and feed them to the gecko, it's best to purchase them from a pet supply store or bait shop. Many outdoor bugs are contaminated with pesticides that can harm the gecko. This is especially important is you intend to keep the wild gecko as a pet.
