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Leopard Gecko Superworms
Leopard gecko Superworms, also called Leopard gecko Kingworms, Zoophobas or
"Supers", are the larval stage of the Darkling beetle (Zophobas
morio). Because of their size, adult larvae resemble very large mealworms. Some people
make the mistake in thinking that Superworms and giant mealworms
are one and the same thing. Giant mealworms are
mealworms (T.
molitor) that were treated with steroids. Avoid feeding
these to Leopard gecko.
Leopard
Gecko Superworms Feeding
When comparing
Leopard gecko Kingworms with mealworms, they
have more protein (ca. 17% Vs. 20%) less fat (ca. 18% Vs. 13%), are just as tasty and are
almost just as
deficient in calcium (Ca:P ratio of 1:18 Vs. 1:25). As with
mealworms, Superworms should be balanced with nutritious
foodstuffs such as crickets and
cockroaches.
Leopard gecko Superworms can be offered in a
shallow escape proof dish with a suitable calcium
supplementation to stimulate its intake.
Small or baby Superworms (1.2 - 2 cm / ½ - ¾ " in length)
are the perfect size for juvenile and adult geckos.
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