Can Leopard Geckos Eat Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Phoenix Worm)?
| Protein | 17.3% |
| Fat | 9.4% |
| Moisture | 61.2% |
| Ca:P ratio | 1.52 |
The only feeder insect with a Ca:P ratio approaching the ideal 2:1 — Phoenix Worm brand comes in at 1.52:1, making it the single best natural calcium source available. Do not gut-load: their nutrition is locked in and gut-loading does nothing. Note that Calciworm brand runs 3.28:1, which is too high for regular feeding — stick to Phoenix Worm. Invaluable for juveniles and breeding females.
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Yes. Dubia Roaches is a staple feeder for leopard geckos. The gold standard.
Yes. Crickets is a staple feeder for leopard geckos. High protein and low fat make crickets nutritionally solid, but a Ca:P ratio of just 0.08 means dusting is non-negotiable.
Yes. Discoid Roaches is a staple feeder for leopard geckos. Nearly identical profile to dubia roaches and an excellent alternative.
Yes. Mealworms is a supplement feeder for leopard geckos. Protein is decent but fat is considerably higher than dubia or crickets, and the Ca:P ratio of 0.04 is the worst of common feeders.
Yes. Superworms is a supplement feeder for leopard geckos. Higher fat than mealworms and lower protein — not a nutritional upgrade.
Yes. Silkworms is a supplement feeder for leopard geckos. Lowest fat of any common feeder and very high moisture content.