Can Leopard Geckos Eat Crickets?
| Protein | 21.32% |
| Fat | 6.01% |
| Moisture | 69.07% |
| Ca:P ratio | 0.08 |
High protein and low fat make crickets nutritionally solid, but a Ca:P ratio of just 0.08 means dusting is non-negotiable. Their erratic movement is genuinely valuable — it triggers natural hunting behaviour that keeps geckos mentally stimulated. Downsides: noisy, short-lived, can carry parasites from poor suppliers, and will bite sleeping geckos if left overnight. Always remove uneaten crickets within 15 minutes.
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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. 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.