Can Leopard Geckos Eat Butterworms?
| Protein | 16.2% |
| Fat | 20.1% |
| Moisture | 58.54% |
| Ca:P ratio | 0.06 |
Chilean moth larvae with a high fat content similar to waxworms. Geckos generally find them very palatable. Cannot be bred in captivity outside their native Chile — all stock is irradiated before export. Use sparingly as a treat. Some geckos develop preferences for them over staple feeders with overfeeding.
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Yes. Dubia Roaches is a staple feeder for leopard geckos. The gold standard.
Yes. Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Phoenix Worm) is a staple feeder for leopard geckos. 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.
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.