feeding during breeding

[shawn119]

Do you feed your Leopard gecko during breeding time? I've heard just to let it eat as much as it can and then it will survive during breeding. Is this true?

 

[LeapinLizards]

I guess I don't understand your question. My geckos eat like they normally do during breeding season.

 

[shawn119]

Sorry I typed it wrong. I edited it.

 

[gage]

yes i feed my geckos through all of the breeding season

 

[Stitchex]

First of all, you can't expect a 6 month old Leo to just survive a breeding season because you're feeding it all the time. Here are some breeding requirements that responsible breeders follow-
50 grams or more
1 year or more
Ovulating
Well, why wouldn't you feed a Leo? I say, just let it eat as much as it would want to, then take out the food. If you're thinking of breeding your Leos, I would just say ask questions, wait until they're the right age, and good luck! :main_thumbsup:

 

[acpart]

I find that the breeding females are hungrier during breeding season. They are using a lot of their bodies' resources to make the eggs and they need lots of food to replace it. I feed my geckos every other day when they are breeding, compared to every third day when it's not breeding season.

Aliza

 

[Leopard.Geckerz]

One of my females stops eating when she's close to laying, but otherwise, has a regular appetite and is offered her regular consistent diet.

 

[jakemyster44]

mine, right after laying, will eat like crazy! THey eat normally all year though, including breeding season.

 

[kooteepee]

Guess its really down to individual females. As for mine, it wouldnt eat much during the breedin season. As soon as her eggs are laid, she feeds like a pig. At that point of time, i will always be delighted to see poo in her tank. haha