Feeding geckos

Proper food composition is essential for the successful care of geckos, requiring specific knowledge to maintain their health and vitality. Even experienced breeders can sometimes misjudge aspects of their diet, particularly when it comes to choosing the right food and determining portion sizes.

One common mistake is overfeeding. Geckos do not have a pronounced sense of fullness, which places the responsibility of maintaining a balanced diet entirely on the keeper. Overfeeding can result in serious health issues, and in severe cases, it may lead to death. To prevent this, it’s important to offer a well-balanced diet of insects and fruit puree, while carefully controlling food portions to safeguard the gecko’s well-being.

Gecko diet in the wild

In the wild geckos are omnivorous reptiles, feeding on both animal and plant matter. Their diet mainly consists of insects and ripe fruits, adapted to their natural environment where they efficiently make use of available food sources.

While some species have more specialized diets, most geckos are opportunistic feeders, eating whatever is available. Keepers should aim to replicate this variety and nutritional balance in captivity to ensure optimal health for their animals.

The right food - quantity and composition

A gecko’s diet should mirror the variety and balance found in their natural habitat. Constant access to food in a terrarium can lead to overfeeding, obesity, and other health problems.

The proper feeding of geckos depends greatly on the species, age, size, and activity level of the gecko.

Juvenile geckos require more energy and nutrients due to their rapid growth and should be fed daily. Adult geckos, on the other hand, should only be fed 2-3 times per week.

As in their natural habitat, insects - a vital protein source, should make up the majority of a gecko’s diet, supplemented with fruit puree. Commercial fruit blends are a convenient option, but ripe fruits like bananas, mangoes, or papayas can also be pureed and offered. It’s equally important to ensure adequate intake of minerals and vitamins, particularly calcium, which is essential for overall health.

Complete gecko diet - Made in Germany

Formulating a balanced diet for geckos can be time-consuming and challenging, requiring careful planning.

The Gecko Nutrition complete diet, specially formulated for crested geckos, offers a balanced and species-appropriate solution. It combines insects, fruits, as well as essential vitamins and minerals in a powdered form that is mixed with water. The variety of fruit options ensures a diverse and healthy diet.

Produced in Germany, this food offers the benefits of shorter transport distances and adheres to strict quality standards, resulting in a high-quality, safe all-in-one diet – Made in Germany.

In addition to crested geckos, this complete diet is also suitable for the following fruit-loving gecko species:

• New Caledonian Giant Gecko (Rhacodactylus leachianus)
• New Caledonian Mossy Gecko (Mniarogekko chahoua)
• Sarasin’s Giant Gecko (Correlophus sarasinorum)
• Gargoyle Gecko (Rhacodactylus auriculatus)
• Rough-snouted Gecko (Rhacodactylus trachyrhynchus trachyrhynchus and Rhacodactylus trachycephalus trachycephalus)
• Eurydactylodes
• Bavayia