What appropriate feeder size should I feed my hatchling?

cdpaca

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I have a supply of crickets but adult sizes. What appropriate size should I feed my leo? Half the size of the head, size of the whole head or what? Its 3 inches. Can I prekill the crix and feed it to my leo? Thanks.
 

indyana

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You should feed no insects wider than the space between the gecko's eyes, and insects with exoskeletons like crickets should also be about three-fourths the length of the gecko's head. You should not feed adult crickets to a hatchling, even pre-killed, because the exoskeleton will be difficult for the hatchling to swallow and digest properly.
 

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