What size mealworms for adult leo?

[Cmack91]

I need to know what size mealworms to feed to adult leo's. I've been on vacation for a bit and won't be home for another week. I called my dad today to see how the snakes were doing, and apparently my brothers friend didn't want his geckos anymore, so now they're in my room. They are adults (5-6"), and supposedly a 1.1 pair.

Thanks for any info you can give me.

 

[doublet74]

They can eat full grown ones or any size. Just dont buy the SUPER MEALWORMS. They give them a supplement to make them grow bigger. That can't be healthy for geckos. JMO

 

[Cmack91]

Alright thanks.

 

[moefv]

I feed my Leo Superworms he loves them! Most breeders that I know feed Superworms to there adult or almost adult Leos. Hope this helped! God Bless - Moefv

 

[Cmack91]

Thanks alot. Also, what do you think the chances are of them readily accepting mealworms? I have no idea what they've been feeding on.

 

[DrCarrotTail]

I would say your chances are pretty high! If the worms are moving and they're hungry enough they should eat. If they don't wolf them down right away leave the worms in a dish they can't get out of for 24-72 hours (probably a good idea to put new worms in every 24 hours or so or they stop moving and stop being "gut-loaded") and eventually they should "take the bait" (literally ).

 

[Cmack91]

Thats good to know cause I dont particularly want my dad throwing crickets in there and have them not be eaten.

 

[katie_]

Just to clarify, superworms are different than super mealworms. That might have confused you.

 

[Cmack91]

Yeah, I picked that up while browsing the forums, thanks though, I appreciate it.