Feeding leopard gecko

[MnGuy]

I’m thinking of getting one adult leopard gecko and I’m wondering if those of you who keep them can answer a few questions for me:

-Is it more cost effective to raise insects for one leopard gecko, or, does buying insects make sense if you only have one?

-If you buy insects, how much does it cost to feed one leopard gecko for a month, and how often are you making pet store runs to buy insects in a month? (For pricing, Petco prices are what I’m going by for consistency although I know there are many other, likely better, options.)

-How much work is it to breed feeder insects? (Thinking dubia roaches and mealworms.)


I’ve never kept an insect-feeding pet so I’m a little uncertain about how much work it is and whether I’m up for basically maintaining additional “pets” to feed a lizard.

Thank you.