Hand Feeding

[MrWolfman29]

What is the best way to hand feed Leopard Geckos? I know it is pretty easy with meal worms and super worms, but is it possible to do with crickets? Thanks!

 

[Dazzling]

Yes, you can hand feed crickets. Just pull off the legs so they can't hop away.

 

[MrWolfman29]

Will they still be interested in the crickets if they do not move very much?

 

[Dazzling]

You can use tweezers to shake the cricket around and draw your gecko's attention. It works for me.

 

[Snuffles379]

I always have to hand feed my leopard, especially with crickets as they are way too fast for him with back legs or not. However, he is uninterested in any non authentic movement so I simply grab the cricket by the back leg with tweezers and hold it there, allowing it to move around and attract his attention. It doesn't hurt to give a little wiggle to help with movement.

 

[MrWolfman29]

I will probably give that a try. One of my females is not the best at hunting crickets. It is kind of funny to watch.

 

[ehebert]

I feed my leos dubia roaches and just flip them on their backs. The roach goes crazy trying to flip itself over.

 

[MrWolfman29]

Where can you get Dubias at? Can you get them from the pet stores?

 

[DrCarrotTail]

Some specialty pet stores carry them but not many. I pick mine up at a local reptile show but the guy I buy them from also ships: Home (also on facebook). Rob is a fabulous guy who takes super good care of his roaches and gorgeous chameleons!