| It has been said that there are approximately 800 | | | | the crickets to your geckos you can gut load it by |
| species of gecko in the world. This large specie can | | | | feed those crickets with tropical fish flakes, dried dog |
| be divided into four sub categories which include the | | | | food and even fruit and vegetable slices. In this way, |
| following: | | | | you can provide your gecko the nutrients it needs. |
| 1. sphaerodactylinae | | | | Tip#2: When feeding your gecko you should |
| 2. Eublepharinae | | | | determine the ample amount appropriate to the size |
| 3. Diplodactylinae | | | | and age of your gecko. 15-20 minutes should be |
| 4. Gekkoninae - which is dubbed to be the largest | | | | enough time to feed your gecko with crickets. Never |
| among the subcategories with over 550 species from | | | | allow crickets to roam around the cage because |
| all around the world | | | | these can disturb your gecko from sleeping. |
| Fortunately, geckos are adaptable in their habitat and | | | | Tip#3: Mealworms are another food item by which |
| are found quite widespread as well as posing no | | | | geckos feed well. Feed your gecko with mealworms |
| threat to human beings. Warmer climates are their | | | | on a once a week frequency. Please snip off the |
| natural habitat. | | | | head of the mealworm before feeding it to your |
| Once you have seen a gecko you will strongly relate | | | | gecko. |
| it to lizards. The main difference with the lizard is the | | | | Tip#4: Baby geckos should be given different food |
| means of communication with each other. A loud | | | | to sustain the needs of nutrient to support growth. |
| chirping sound is made by geckos to interact with | | | | Fruit flies are the best option to feed these baby |
| each other. They also do not have eyelids when | | | | geckos. |
| compared to lizards. Transparent membranes cover | | | | Tip#5: Wax worms can be given to your gecko as a |
| the eyes of geckos and they lick it with their tongue | | | | treat. Avoid giving it as a part of the main diet. It is |
| to clean it. | | | | very important that you should monitor how much |
| Gecko owners should have several considerations | | | | your geckos are eating or if they are getting enough |
| when caring for their pets. Life in the wild is often full | | | | food. |
| of dangers for them due to the large number of | | | | Tip#6: An adult can feed on a one day old mouse. |
| predators feeding on it. Large lizards and birds as well | | | | This can be a perfect source of protein for your |
| as snakes feed on geckos. Territorial disputes are the | | | | growing gecko. |
| main reason why geckos suffer from wounds | | | | Tip#7: Gecko pet owners can use supplement food |
| brought about by another gecko wishing to invade a | | | | from pet stores. This can ensure they get the |
| territory. Here are 7 tips to ponder on how to care | | | | nutrients and minerals not included in the main diet of |
| for your gecko at home: | | | | your pet. Keep in mind that you do not depend on |
| Tip#1: Geckos love to eat crickets and they are | | | | supplements for your geckos because they cannot |
| considered to be an excellent source of their diet. | | | | provide all the needed nutrients to support growth of |
| Never feed your gecko with a cricket which is too | | | | your pet. |
| large compared to the gecko's head. Before feeding | | | | |