Wax Worms

[softballstud_1099]

I just got some wax worms for the leos. My question is After I gut load them can I feen my babies them. they are around the 7 g weight. In the batch of wax worms there were alot of really small wax worms. Was just seeing what every one thought before I did it.

Thanks

Brent

 

[STUTFL]

Do waxies really eat gutload food? I've never used them before.

Leos can take pretty big feeders for their size, but remember that waxies are treats.

 

[softballstud_1099]

I know that they are really just treats but wanted to see if my babies would eat them. Also they came in like saw dust so i put them in wheat bran cause thats all I have. I thought surely wheat bran is better then saw dust. Any one else have any thoughts?

 

[leogecko88]

I'm pretty sure that waxworms do eat something. And they will be perfectly fine to feed to your geckos.

 

[softballstud_1099]

what about Babies that are 7 grams?

 

[leogecko88]

I would suggest not using full size waxworms. The tubs of waxworms usually have some pretty small ones mixed in. Those would be fine.

 

[softballstud_1099]

ok Thank you. I might try it.

 

[StopperExotics]

softballstud_1099:
I'd make sure that the waxworms don't exceed the width of the babies' heads. Just as a rule of thumb. However, waxworms are basically liquid, and fat content. Be careful with how many you feed them, you could have a mutiny on your hands. LoL. They have a tendency to get addicted to them. And yes, they obviously do eat something, hahah, and you can feed them fibre gut load, apples, potatoes, etc.

Good luck!