can a leopard gecko eat veggies or fruits?
2007-03-12 15:13:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
No, they cannot digest them and they can cause intestinal upsets. I would stick with crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and superworms (if your leo is full grown, also called giant mealworms).
2007-03-12 17:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leos are insectivores - meaning they need insects. They don't have any interest in fruit or veggies (unless a bug is sitting on it).
Their digestive systems have adapted to a high protein diet. They won't get enough nutrition if you feed them the wrong things. http://www.wnyherp.org/care-sheets/lizards/leopard-gecko.php
Very few lizards have adapted to a plant-only diet. most are carnivores (including insectivores) or omnivores (they eat both plants and animals).
2007-03-12 15:25:06 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-12 15:23:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
crickets, meal worms, silk worms, wax worms
2007-03-12 15:20:22 · answer #4 · answered by Brandi W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋