Fattening a Gecko?

[ClownCarOnFire]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcPgDD0Z-yM&feature=channel_page


As the title says. Can anyone offer advice?
Sorry about how quiet this is. By the way.
I am a shy talker.
<8D

 

[Spooki]

i did not own my gecko as a juvie, but according to his last owners he has been fed mostly superworms his whole life. my gecko is FAT and going on a diet.

 

[LeapinLizards]

I've found that superworms and dubia roaches especially are good for putting HEALTHY weight on a gecko. I've had HUGE results feeding dubias as a staple. I can post before and after pictures if you'd like...

 

[ClownCarOnFire]

I wanna try Dubias, but I think my parentals would FLIP.
But may I please see before and after photos, if it isn't too much trouble?

 

[LeapinLizards]

Not at all...
Clark, the day I brought her home:

Clark exactly one month later, steady diet of dubia:

She is now up to 58 grams and doing fantastic. When offered dubia or mealworms, she won't look twice at the worms.

 

[ClownCarOnFire]

Holy COW. That's a huge difference.
Since I do have a baby Leo here too, I should really get some Dubias..
Any sites i should go to, to order some? How many to order? Are they easy to keep?
I should look all this us.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[Brewster320]

Not at all...
Clark, the day I brought her home:

Clark exactly one month later, steady diet of dubia:

She is now up to 58 grams and doing fantastic. When offered dubia or mealworms, she won't look twice at the worms.

WOW!!!!! I really need to start a dubia colony!!!! Thats amazing!:main_thumbsup:

 

[LeapinLizards]

I've said it many many times...the nutritional benefit of feeding dubias is HUGE. That literally was one month difference: 9-25-08 and 10-27-08.

Deanna - there are quite a few dubia breeders, a couple here on the site too actually. Just do your research They are VERY easy to keep. Most breeders include a care sheet on their website, or at least basic instructions. It's so very worth it!

 

[Haligren]

I've said it many many times...the nutritional benefit of feeding dubias is HUGE. That literally was one month difference: 9-25-08 and 10-27-08.

Deanna - there are quite a few dubia breeders, a couple here on the site too actually. Just do your research They are VERY easy to keep. Most breeders include a care sheet on their website, or at least basic instructions. It's so very worth it!

When I move out of my current home, I think I'll try breeding them for my babies. Currently, my in-laws draw the line at keeping roaches. :\ For now, supers do just fine. :>

 

[fOOlsgOld]

Try looking at http://www.bestroach.com if you want to order some. I was very happy with what I got from them.

 

[NINJAOFTERROR]

this sounds interesting. Do you feed these out of bowl or drop them in like Crix?

 

[ClownCarOnFire]

I just ordered some, thanks for the advice!