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How Many Crickets to Feed My Gecko Each Day?

Adult geckos? They’ve mellowed out. They’re the gecko equivalent of someone who’s discovered the joys of a Sunday afternoon nap. Feed them every other day, with 6-8 crickets per meal. Remember that overfeeding can lead to a gecko with more chins than scales, so portion control is key.

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Superworms: The Superfood for Reptiles

If you are a reptile owner, you know that superworms are an excellent food source for your pet. But did you know that they offer a variety of health benefits? Superworms are high in protein and low in fat, making them the perfect food for reptiles who need to maintain weight. They also contain essential vitamins and essential nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, iron, zinc, and magnesium that help keep your reptile healthy and robust. This blog post will discuss the many benefits of feeding your pet superworms. But first, let’s discuss what superworms are and where they originally came from.

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How to choose the right cricket for your pet

When choosing a cricket, you’ll want to ensure that it’s not too big or too small for your lizard. You’ll also want to consider your lizard’s diet and whether or not it’s an insectivore or herbivore. The following guide will help you choose the correct size cricket based on these factors, as well as how many crickets should be in each enclosure.

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Five Benefits of Feeding Waxworms to your Reptiles

Although waxworms are not part of most reptiles’ diets, waxworms can be a welcome addition to the menu. The waxworm is soft bodied enough for picky eaters and can even be used as a live prey. In this post we talk about why you should add waxworms to your reptiles or amphibians diet.

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4 Tips for Feeding Green Anoles

It is very important to feed your Green Anole lizard crickets, waxworms, mealworms, and other live food.  If crickets are not available in your local pet store, many stores sell crickets online for reptile food.

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