Can Leopard Geckos Eat Hornworms?
| Protein | 10% |
| Fat | 2.4% |
| Moisture | 85% |
| Ca:P ratio | - |
The highest moisture content of any feeder at 85% — excellent for hydration and helping geckos pass difficult sheds. Low protein means they cannot serve a nutritional role as a staple. Use as an occasional treat for adults or as a targeted hydration boost. Grow very fast — order small batches or they outgrow usefulness quickly. Difficult to find in shops; usually ordered online.
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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.