Can Leopard Geckos Eat Discoid Roaches?
| Protein | ~22% |
| Fat | ~7% |
| Moisture | ~66% |
| Ca:P ratio | ~0.28 |
Nearly identical profile to dubia roaches and an excellent alternative. Cannot fly, making handling safer. Softer-bodied than mealworms so easier to digest. Gut-loads well and retains that nutrition longer than some other feeders. A good choice if dubia are unavailable in your region.
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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. 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.