How much to feed

[defieldsfamily]

Our leo is about 4 months old now so how much and how often should I be feeding her? She gets crickets and mealworms. Is there anything else I can give her?

 

[Alex G]

Most people on here leave a dish of mealies out for the leos to eat off when they get hungry. For variety, you can try wax worms (careful, very fatty), tomato hornworms, silkworms, and locusts if they sell them where you live. Just be sure they're of an appropriate size.

 

[defieldsfamily]

Most people on here leave a dish of mealies out for the leos to eat off when they get hungry. For variety, you can try wax worms (careful, very fatty), tomato hornworms, silkworms, and locusts if they sell them where you live. Just be sure they're of an appropriate size.

Hmmm...meal worms left out eh? When she doesn't eat the ones I give her they seem to die quickly (by next morning) so how do you all keep them alive in the dish?

 

[defieldsfamily]

Any other comments...please?

 

[tlbowling]

Hmmm...meal worms left out eh? When she doesn't eat the ones I give her they seem to die quickly (by next morning) so how do you all keep them alive in the dish?

Are you sure they are dead? They shouldnt die that quickly, they do stop moving alot if they dont have something to eat. I throw a few carrots and peas in with the mealies, and they eat that, it keeps them well fed and moving to provide interest When they stop moving sometimes it's b/c they are in the process of turning into a beetle. When they are dead, usually they turn black. But really, if they are healthy mealworms, you shouldnt be having them die that quickly?