How many is too much?

[Guillaume-G]

I have a juvie that is on the skinny side. I just bought superworm since I heared that they're good to fat them up. Well I gave her one at a time and she immediatly eat them as they come. But she ate nine HUGE one and I'm sure she would go for more. Do I continue give her till she stop or is there a chance that she could choke/impact?

 

[Guillaume-G]

Also they cost 40 cent each here (with tax) so I'm gonna be broke at that pace.

 

[ariana]

buy in bulk online, i get 300 at a time, but i have 7 geckos so you probably wont need so many.
and i dont know exactly how many is too many, you'll have to wait for someone else to answer that part for you.
hope i was able to help

 

[acpart]

If she eats too many she'll throw up and then she probably won't do it again. Also, once the novelty wears off she may not eat so many.

Aliza

 

[Guillaume-G]

Thanks. Also I know they're fattening, but can they be a good day to day feeders? Or are they better off as a treat? Cause they seems easy to take care of and since Dubia Roach are illigal in canada and are impossible to order.

 

[ajveachster]

We have some that eat supers on a daily basis. We limit the number they get each day. I bet you will find that your little one won't try to eat as many the next time around. Once you get the skinny kid up to weight, then you can adjust the number or frequency you feed it to maintain a healthy weight. I also agree with buying online. They are easy to maintain if you buy in bulk. We have ours in a rubbermaid container that we cut a hole in the top, and covered with some screen. We use oatmeal and gutload for food/bedding and potatoes in some kidney dishes for water.