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.