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Fat-tail fact

Hatchlings often start on tiny crickets or roach nymphs

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Quick answer

Pinhead crickets and small dubia nymphs are the right size.

Pinhead crickets and small dubia nymphs are the right size. Keep a supply of new nymphs for growing geckos.

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