Can giant mealworms hurt my juvenile leopard gecko? Are they too big?

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Hello, I have a leopard gecko. He's a juvenile, and I normally feed him regular/small mealworms, but the store accidnetly gave me giant mealworms. Would it be okay to feed them to him, or would they be to big and to much of a change. Also I heard they could bite him, can they hurt him?

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

The general rule is not to feed anything bigger than their head. Feeding larger prey can cause them to choke and there are plenty of reports of lizards dying this way. Mealworms may be able to bite some of the smaller parts of the gecko, but they are usually crushed and swallowed before they can do any major harm. The only time this would be a concern is if the gecko is not eating and in a small/confined area with many mealworms. Below is a link to some great information about caring for Leopard Geckos. I recommend all owners read this info for general care instructions. http://www.anapsid.org/leopardgek.html I hope that helps and is well with your gecko.

Can giant mealworms hurt my juvenile leopard gecko? Are they too big?

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