baby food for leos

[adam&nikki]

can leos eat a small amout of baby food or is this a big no no

 

[Taquiq]

They can, but not recommended and should only be used when refusing to eat, like when it's been 2 weeks or so.

 

[MrLeoGecko]

i couldnt see the point in why u would there insectivores so i wouldnt

 

[adam&nikki]

ok they do eat its for my new lil ones if i was to suplement it with calcium and vitamines it would be used as a treat?

 

[MrLeoGecko]

no theres no point if there eating. im sure a wild hatchling dont come across baby food

 

[adam&nikki]

no but they would come arcoss veg from time to time

 

[MrLeoGecko]

yes they probibly would but they wouldnt eat it because if they did people would feed it to there leopard's and besides if they did vegtables arnt baby food

 

[JordanAng420]

I usually stick to one kind of insect for a few weeks, then I use something else...I try to vary the diet as much as possible so that it stimulates them to eat better...they don't really know what to expect, but most of the time they eat everything...I think I use something like, 6 or 7 different kinds of feeders. I don't feel they need "treats", as they don't need to be positively reinforced for good behavior. They're lizards.

Baby food can be used for sick, debilatated, recovering animals that are experiancing the symptom of anorexia. It should NOT be used as a replacement, and insects should always be offered in addition. It should never be used on a regular basis, as it contains little to no nutritional value.

Don't feed your leopard gecko lettuce or vegetables, mainly for the reason that it will go bad very quickly in the tank and remain uneaten, possibly develop bacteria or ants...nobody likes that. Leopard geckos are nocturnal stalkers...they wait for something to move, and then pounce on it. There is no movement involved in lettuce and other vegetables, so it is of no intrest to them.

 

[MrLeoGecko]

There is no movement involved in lettuce and other vegetables, so it is of no intrest to them.
hahaha that made me laugh so hard lol

 

[adam&nikki]

ok i was just wondering cuz i know cresties can and will eat it so i was wondering if the same with leos thats all

 

[GeckoGal]

Think of it this way... Cresteds live in a a humid tropical setting where they eat rotting fruit and little insects. Leopards live in the desert, where there is only insects to eat!

 

[Taquiq]

Yes, they are really different when it comes to veggies.