How often should I switch the food up?

[CourtneyZach]

I've been feeding Zeus just mealworms for a week now, and he's been doing great. I swear his tail has gotten even fatter as he eats a LOT. But, I've been reading about impaction from mealworms and that frightens me because he's little but he eats so many. For example, one day he ate 10. I tried only giving him 5 but he kept looking around for them when I went away. I knew he was still hungry so he stopped at 10.
I make sure the mealworms are smaller so it's easier for him, but I don't want to impact the little guy! I HATE CRICKETS but I will suck it up and be a good mama. However, he really likes the mealworms and I heard variety is best.How often should I switch it up? Should I do half a week of crickets, the next on mealworms? Or should it be different every day?

 

[Khenut]

I've heard of many Leopard Gecko owners that feed their Leos on mealies alone. I feed mine mostly on them, and never had an issue. If you are truly worried, you can try to feed them only ones that had molted recently and have a less hard shell. Truthfully, I don't think there's a problem with it though. But that's just one opinion. I'm sure there will be many different ones. lol

 

[CourtneyZach]

I've heard of many Leopard Gecko owners that feed their Leos on mealies alone. I feed mine mostly on them, and never had an issue. If you are truly worried, you can try to feed them only ones that had molted recently and have a less hard shell. Truthfully, I don't think there's a problem with it though. But that's just one opinion. I'm sure there will be many different ones. lol

I've heard that too where their havent been problems. I wasn't worried but I have noticed a difference in his bowels after having him on mealies this past week. When I got him they were feeding him crickets and he was going once everyday and they were big! Haha, but a couple days after starting him on the mealworms he goes once every one day and they are smaller even though he eats a lot.
Is this normal? Maybe he's just getting used to the new environment? But he eats great and he's quite fat and healthy

 

[Caleb C]

Mealworms can be used the most, but buying 10 crickets from your local store once a week or two doesn't hurt. The best way to make sure that his body isn't overwhelmed by the food is to limit the amount you feed him.

 

[Khenut]

Sounds like he's doing fine. I wouldn't worry about it. Just monitor its eating, like Caleb said, and also it's good to keep its diet varied. Mealworms and crickets, as well as a treat like a Waxworm, is the best feeding plan. Phoenix worms are okay, but they have a poor shelf life from what I've seen.

 

[tgolden]

I use crix mainly for all my lizard but at last twice a week i give them a mixed bowl of worms for variety. Meals, supers and a wax.

 

[Josh2]

Agreed with these folks! Sounds like you're doing everything right. If it isn't broken, don't try to fix it