Worried probably overreacting

[Gymped]

today I was unpacking my 1000 count of waxworms and my little brother was helping me put the 1-2 waxworms per leo in their enclosure well he took the handful of 5 that was meant for 5 geckos and accidentally put them all in one enclosure by the time I had realized it my female had eaten them all she is already 45g I mean I thought the only possible drawback would be too much extra fat but just wanted to be sure or if I needed to do anything

 

[SDCowboy]

It's fine. They aren't bad for them. They just aren't the most nutritious food for them. He may put on a few pounds.

 

[ProGeckoServices]

Anymore than 2 waxworms per day is typically instant death to a leopard gecko. I suggest taking a look at the "Supersize Me" documentary for further clarification.





















































My Geckos typically eat 5 or 6 waxworms per feeding (they are fed once every two weeks waxworms), I think she will make it.

 

[artgecko]

I thought you were going to say that your little brother ate the waxworms

 

[ProGeckoServices]

I thought you were going to say that your little brother ate the waxworms

Lol! I would be more worried about your little brother eating them than your lizard

 

[ElapidSVT]

a 45g leopard gecko needs more than 2 waxworms a day to survive

 

[fl_orchidslave]

A diet of more variety than waxworms!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Gymped]

obviously Mealworms and Reptiworms are their main staple but I give them 2 Waxworms every 3 days

 

[roger]

obviously Mealworms and Reptiworms are their main staple but I give them 2 Waxworms every 3 days

Thats way too much fat to give a leo.they should be given as an very occasional diet.Your going to find over time they will stop eating the more healthy prey and strictly demand the waxies

 

[SDCowboy]

obviously Mealworms and Reptiworms are their main staple but I give them 2 Waxworms every 3 days

Once your leo is on a steady diet one or two a week is enough. Every three days is a bit much unless you're trying to get him to eat.