Feeder insect

Can African Fat-Tailed Geckos Eat Hornworms?

Treat only — feed sparingly

Quick answer

Yes. Hornworms is a treat feeder for African fat-tailed geckos. The highest moisture content of any feeder at 85% — excellent for hydration and helping geckos pass difficult sheds.

Protein
10%
Fat
2.4%
Moisture
85%
Ca:P ratio
-

The highest moisture content of any feeder at 85% — excellent for hydration and helping geckos pass difficult sheds. Low protein means they cannot serve a nutritional role as a staple. Use as an occasional treat for adults or as a targeted hydration boost. Grow very fast — order small batches or they outgrow usefulness quickly. Difficult to find in shops; usually ordered online. Handy for a fat-tail approaching a shed or one that drinks little from its dish.