Care guide
What Do African Fat-Tailed Geckos Eat?
Quick answer
African fat-tailed geckos eat live insects only. Dubia roaches, crickets, silkworms, and black soldier fly larvae make good staples, while waxworms and superworms are occasional treats because fat-tails gain weight easily.
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- Diet type
- Strict insectivore
- Best staples
- Dubia, crickets, silkworms, BSFL
Staples
Dubia roaches, crickets, silkworms, discoid or Turkestan roaches, and black soldier fly larvae. Rotate them for balance.
Treats
Waxworms, butterworms, and superworms are high in fat. Use them rarely.
Preparation
Gut-load feeders for at least 24 hours, dust with calcium, and offer nothing wider than the gecko's head. Never feed wild-caught insects or fireflies.