![]() ![]() The calcium and phosphorus naturally found in fruits are also good for healthy and strong bones. Other important nutrients for reptiles include, but are not limited to, calcium, phosphorus, iron, folacin, iodine, magnesium, and vitamins A B12, D3, and E.įruits containing vitamin A are key in the proper functioning of reptile immune and reproductive systems among other things. Frugivorous omnivores, on the other hand, need a diet of about 20-25% protein, 3-6% fat, and 20-35% fiber. Insectivores need a diet of at least 30-50% protein, 20% fat, and 10% fiber. For them to have healthy diets in captivity, there are a handful of things hobbyists should always keep in mind. ![]() Regardless of the species of your geckos, however, it’s important to give them balanced meals to ensure their overall health and prolong their lives. In a previous article, I’ve already briefly touched the subject as the two most popular gecko species for new keepers have different diets leopard geckos are insectivores while crested geckos are frugivorous omnivores. ![]() Geckos in the wilderness are typically either strictly insectivores or predominantly frugivorous omnivores. More specifically, they could be carnivores feeding primarily on live and dead insects, herbivores living mostly off fruits, or omnivores thriving on the insects and fruits available in their habitats. They could be carnivorous, herbivorous, or omnivorous. ![]() Lizards, in general, have incredibly diverse diets. Considering that geckos have only been commonly kept as pets in recent years, much is yet to be known for certain about giving them the food we normally eat. It might be tempting to give your gecko a good bite of your meaty and juicy burger or a good lick of your ice cream sundae when they seem so fixated on your food, but I would definitely advise against it. Check out the section below to discover what exactly foods you have hanging around can be provided to your little friend! Human Foods You Can and Can’t Share With Your Gecko ![]()
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