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How much and what to feed a leopard gecko: crickets or mealworms?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello i have a leopard gecko i got her from my biology teacher shes super tamed i was wondering if i should feed them crickets or mealworms and how meny

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 20th, 2017

Offer two appropriately sized insects for every inch of a leopard gecko’s total length. A meal every other day is fine. Example: a 4-inch-long gecko would receive eight mealworms three to four times a week. I Make sure to gut-load and dust the insects with calcium and vitamin powder before feeding. Here is a great video on how to feed your gecko: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqcGMIqZgo4 Hope this helps. Best wishes!

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