Bug Fear

[effythemurphleo]

Hiya, please be gentle on this one. I got a leo a few months ago and turns out I'm scared of most feeders. Really unexpected from me. I can look at them, chuck veggies in and dust them but please help in finding a way to feed them without having to tong them or risk them getting loose in Effy's tank. Meal and superworms are no issue but I can't just feed her worms forever! Please help!!! Thanks.

 

[acpart]

Why is tong feeding a problem? Does that make you uncomfortable as well? I don't see any problem with letting them loose in the tank. Leopard geckos are supposed to hunt. It's extremely unusual for a cricket (I assume that's what you're thinking of) or a roach will cause your gecko problems. How about if you start with the worms and add 1 of the feeders that make you uncomfortable? It's fine for it to be running around the enclosure, that's what triggers the hunting response. Good luck.

Aliza

 

[effythemurphleo]

The issue with letting them loose is that Effy is bioactive so they go straight into the soil. Crickets and locusts are currently an absolute no go for me I bought tubs and even giving them veg jeeved me. (I gave them to a 10yo as pets for his birthday. He loved them. ) I can't seem to catch the roaches. I think that is just a really bad heeby jeeby thing though, I get a hold, and shudder too badly to grip it. I will definitely make myself deal with one at a time though, that a good idea. Otherwise I might have to rescape the enclosure unfortunately but glad I have the option of letting them loose should it come to it.
Thank you.