feeding

[monty bl python]

hello
my sister bought 3 leos about 3 months ago she read care sheets ex. she feeds then 2 crickets each every other day i dont think that this is enough when i refered to the care sheets they said mixed things so i would like youralls suggestions on how you feed them

[Brion]

i only focus on leopard geckos. when they are young, it is better to feed them every day as their metabolism is higher since they are growing quickly in their first year. The crickets have to be smaller as well, so i would try feeding them around 3-4 crickets per day. One may eat more, one may eat less than that. Each gecko is different, so you will get used to their personalities. My female eats a few crickets every couple of days, my male leo eats 4-5 large crickets/day no problem. Fat storage in the tail is key for leopard geckos, so overfeeding usually isn't a problem. You will know when a leo is eating too much (too much fat on the body behind the front legs is one sign). I hope this helps, post more questions if you need to.

[bdriver2]

I don't feed any of my leos crickets on a regular basis, they are fed mealworms instead. I find mealworms easier because all you have to do is keep their bowl full (for 3 around 20-25) so no problems. They eat when they want to eat. I only feed crickets maybe once a week just for variety, and for the few picky eaters. I find it easier for them to grow and store fat (my smallest female is 5 months old and 47 grams all others are around 70). Oh and they are cheaper and easier to keep (can keep in the fridge for months)!
Hope this helps.

Drew

[Brion]

It is true that mealworms are easier to keep, and last longer, but they are not as good as a staple food; rather a supplementary item, as other worms are. This is because crickets contain more protein, calcium, and vitamin C than mealworms. The exoskeleton is also thinner for crickets, so easier to digest than mealworms. There is nothing wrong however in placing a dish of mealworms in the cage, as long as they can't escape into the terrarium: it does give a constant supply to the gecko.