feeding leopard geckos pinkies(baby mice) is it good for them and is there a recomened age?

Question

well b/c i have frankie and leo(my two leo's) and leo is full grown but frankie is not and i think i read somewhere that only full grown ones should eat the pinkies and i was just wanderin if frankie would choke or bloat or somthing if she tried to eat one of the pinkies? and also is really nurtitional for the gecko's or not? it seem they would be but can the mice give them any diseases

( i do feed them cricketss as well

Answer 1

For leopard geckos you should try to stick to the basics. They like crickets ( with a calcium supplement sprinkled on them) and mealwoms, which they will eat out of a small ceramic dish. I work with many reptiles as a reptile specialist and I dont feed my full grown leopard geckos pinkies. They love crickets, chasing them is also a good form of exercise for them. Good Luck!

Answer 2

Feeding pinkys to lizards would be your decision. They are not the most nutritious; they are mostly fat. Pinkys are a good choice for a gravid female; or in winter when the eating slows down. They are a good treat; because of the high fat content; but it should never be the main staple of frankies diet. Continue to feed crickets and worms; and the occasional pinky won't hurt.

Answer 3

the different solutions are actual yet. I feed my male gecko pinkies as quickly as in step with week. My women are to small to handle the pinkies yet my male is 10 a million/2". it somewhat is the only reason i feed him pinkies. For small Geckos i could follow crickets, mealworms and the occasional waxworm.

Answer 4

Its good for them only if the pinkies are smaller that between the eyes of your gecko. That is a good rule of thumb so they wont choke.. also, dont give them to him often.. once or twice a month or so!!!

Answer 5

I only give pinkies to the adults. If you want to give them something as a treat give them some wax worms.

Answer 6

You should feed them crickets.