Leopard Gecko’s Slow & Careful Mealworm Feast 🦎🐛

This little leopard gecko is in no rush—watch as she slowly enjoys each mealworm, savoring every bite! 😍✨ Her patient eating style is too cute to miss! 🧡

📌 Do your geckos eat fast or take their time? Let me know in the comments!

What do leopard geckos eat?

Staple Diet

The best staple feeder insects include:
✅ Dubia Roaches – High in protein, easy to digest, and nutritious.
✅ Crickets – Readily available and a good source of exercise for the gecko.
✅ Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) – High in calcium, no need for dusting.

Mealworms can be used as a staple for leopard geckos, but they come with some considerations:
Pros of Mealworms

✅ Easy to store – Can be kept in the fridge for weeks.
✅ Good protein content – Decent nutritional value when gut-loaded properly.
✅ Less escape risk – Unlike crickets, they stay in one place.
Cons of Mealworms

⚠ Harder to digest – They have a tough chitin shell, which can be difficult for some geckos, especially young ones.
⚠ Low activity level – Less movement means some geckos may not find them stimulating.
⚠ Lower hydration – They don’t provide as much moisture as other feeders.