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Leopard Gecko Supplementation

Leopard Gecko Supplements

Leopard gecko supplementation is the addition of additional nutrients (Leopard gecko supplements) like amino acids, vitamins and minerals to a diet (which is, or is suspected to be deficient in these components) to improve the overall value of the diet. Supplementation is either done separately or in combination of Leopard gecko dusting and Leopard gecko gut loading.

Leopard geckos in captivity are not exposed to various well balanced insects as they are in nature. We tend to feed them only a very small variety of insects, of which most are not nutritionally balanced with regards to vitamins and minerals. This is why we need to supplement or add additional micro elements to their diet.

The most important Leopard gecko supplement is calcium. Make sure that the calcium source you're using is specifically intended to reptiles and that it contains additional vitamin D3 (which helps with the absorption of calcium from the gut).

Leopard Gecko Supplementation

Leopard gecko insects such as crickets, Dubia roaches and other feeder cockroaches should always be gut loaded with an appropriate mineral / vitamin supplement and should be dusted two to three times a week with a Leopard gecko calcium / vitamin D3 combination powder. Insect gut loading should take place at least 24 to 48 hours prior to feeding.

Mealworms, waxworms and Phoenix worms should also be dusted with a powdered Leopard gecko calcium source prior to feeding. Crawling foodstuffs can be offered in a shallow escape proof dish containing powdered calcium to stimulate in intake of this mineral. Mealworms, waxworms and nestling mice are also a good source for fat and fatty acids.

Leopard Gecko Calcium Supplement

An ad lib supply of powdered Leopard gecko calcium / vitamin D3 supplement should be supplied in a small dish or lid for extra calcium needs.

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