Feeder insect

Can African Fat-Tailed Geckos Eat Wild-caught insects?

Never feed — unsafe

Quick answer

No. Wild-caught insects should never be fed to an African fat-tailed gecko. Any insect from your garden, field, or outdoor space carries pesticide residue, herbicide contamination, and parasite risk (pinworms, flagellates, and others are common).

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Any insect from your garden, field, or outdoor space carries pesticide residue, herbicide contamination, and parasite risk (pinworms, flagellates, and others are common). There is no way to test or clean a wild insect sufficiently. Only ever feed captive-bred insects from a reputable supplier.