Feeding Guide for Crested Gecko
Comprehensive nutrition guide covering feeding schedules, appropriate foods, and supplementation requirements.
Omnivores need a balanced diet of both insects and vegetables.
Diet Type: Omnivore
Every other day. Commercial diet primary, insects 2-3x weekly
Primary Foods:
Commercial crested gecko diet
Crickets
Dubia roaches
Fruit (baby food)
Supplements:
Usually not needed with commercial diet
Feeding Schedule by Age
Adjust portions based on your reptile's size and appetite
Juveniles (0-12 months)
Daily feeding with high-protein diet to support rapid growth
Daily
Adults (12+ months)
Every other day. Commercial diet primary, insects 2-3x weekly
Every Other Day
Feeding Tips & Best Practices
Do's:
- • Gut-load insects 24 hours before feeding
- • Dust insects with calcium powder
- • Remove uneaten food after 15 minutes
- • Provide fresh water daily
- • Feed appropriately sized prey items
Don'ts:
- • Never feed wild-caught insects
- • Avoid prey larger than head width
- • Don't handle immediately after feeding
- • Never feed sick or lethargic reptiles
- • Avoid feeding during shedding