Feeder insect

Can African Fat-Tailed Geckos Eat Butterworms?

Treat only — feed sparingly

Quick answer

Yes. Butterworms is a treat feeder for African fat-tailed geckos. Chilean moth larvae with a high fat content similar to waxworms.

Protein
16.2%
Fat
20.1%
Moisture
58.54%
Ca:P ratio
0.06

Chilean moth larvae with a high fat content similar to waxworms. Geckos generally find them very palatable. Cannot be bred in captivity outside their native Chile — all stock is irradiated before export. Use sparingly as a treat. Some geckos develop preferences for them over staple feeders with overfeeding.