How to Feed a Crested Gecko

Exotic lizards make great pets, but can sometimes be a pain to care for. The crested gecko, according to pangeareptile.com, is one of the best pet reptiles and is highly popular because of how easy it is to care for. Feeding your pet the correct diet is extremely important and can determine your pet's lifespan. Crested geckos are omnivorous, meaning they eat a wide variety of plants and insects.

Things You'll Need

  • Live crickets
  • Calcium powder
  • Baby food
  • Crested gecko diet
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Instructions

  1. Live Crickets

    • 1

      Purchase live crickets that are about half the size of your gecko's head. Crested geckos are natural hunters and will enjoy hunting live crickets in their cage.

    • 2

      Dust the crickets with calcium powder before feeding to ensure that your gecko is getting proper nutrition.

    • 3

      Drop four to six crickets into your crested gecko's cage every other day.

    Baby Food

    • 4

      Mix calcium powder with your choice of baby food.

    • 5

      Drop 1 tbsp. of the baby food and calcium mixture into your gecko's food dish each night.

    • 6

      Use trial and error to determine which flavors your gecko prefers.

    Crested Gecko Diet

    • 7

      Mix the powder with water to make a paste. Follow the directions on the package for the correct water-to-powder ratio.

    • 8

      Feed your pet the crested gecko diet two to three times a week.

    • 9

      Clean leftover food from your gecko's dish each day.