Food & Feeders

Complete diets, live and canned feeders, and species-specific formulas.

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Live Dubia Roaches (Mixed Sizes)

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Live Dubia Roaches (Mixed Sizes)

The gold-standard staple feeder for leopard geckos — high protein, low fat, and they can't climb or fly.

Best for: A nutritious everyday staple

Excellent protein-to-fat ratio
Easy to gut-load
Quiet and odorless

$15–$30

Recommended for: Leopard Gecko

Best Value

Zoo Med Can O' Worms & Mealworm Combo

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Zoo Med Can O' Worms & Mealworm Combo

Canned, cooked insects with softened exoskeletons — a convenient backup when live feeders run out.

Best for: Convenience and variety

Long shelf life
Soft exoskeleton digests easily
Great for picky eaters

$8–$14

Recommended for: Leopard Gecko

Our Pick

Live Waxworms (Treat Feeder)

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Live Waxworms (Treat Feeder)

High-fat treats that picky leopard geckos go crazy for — use sparingly to avoid obesity.

Best for: Getting reluctant feeders eating

Irresistible to fussy geckos
Soft and easy to digest
Great for weight gain

$10–$18

Recommended for: Leopard Gecko

Best Overall

Pangea Fruit Mix Complete Gecko Diet

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Pangea Fruit Mix Complete Gecko Diet

A complete powdered diet crested geckos genuinely love — just mix with water. Fig & Insects is a keeper favorite.

Best for: A complete, no-fuss staple diet

Nutritionally complete
Highly palatable flavors
Insect protein included

$20–$28

Recommended for: Crested Gecko

Best Value

Repashy Crested Gecko MRP Classic

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Repashy Crested Gecko MRP Classic

The original meal replacement powder — a proven, balanced formula used by breeders for over two decades.

Best for: A trusted breeder-grade diet

Decades of proven results
Great value per feeding
Easy to prepare

$18–$25

Recommended for: Crested Gecko

Our Pick

Live Banded Crickets (Treat Feeder)

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Live Banded Crickets (Treat Feeder)

Gut-loaded crickets offered once a week for enrichment and extra protein alongside the complete diet.

Best for: Weekly hunting enrichment

Triggers natural stalking behavior
Extra protein for growth
Easy to gut-load

$12–$20

Recommended for: Crested Gecko

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Pangea Fruit Mix Complete Gecko Diet

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Pangea Fruit Mix Complete Gecko Diet

Gargoyle geckos have big appetites and take readily to this complete powdered diet — mix with water and serve on a ledge. Fig & Insects is a reliable flavor for this species.

Best for: A complete, no-fuss staple diet

Nutritionally complete
Gargoyles eat it eagerly
Insect protein included

$20–$28

Recommended for: Gargoyle Gecko

Our Pick

Live Banded Crickets (Weekly Treat)

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Live Banded Crickets (Weekly Treat)

Gut-loaded crickets offered once a week for enrichment and extra protein — gargoyles are enthusiastic hunters and benefit from the exercise.

Best for: Weekly hunting enrichment

Triggers natural stalking
Supports jaw strength
Easy to gut-load

$12–$20

Recommended for: Gargoyle Gecko

Best Overall

Live Dubia Roaches (Large)

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Live Dubia Roaches (Large)

Large gut-loaded dubia roaches suit a tokay's bigger appetite — a high-protein staple for this heavy-bodied, aggressive feeder.

Best for: A high-protein staple for a large gecko

Sized for an adult tokay
High protein, low fat
Cannot climb or fly

$18–$32

Recommended for: Tokay Gecko

Our Pick

Live Hornworms (Hydration Treat)

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Live Hornworms (Hydration Treat)

Soft, moisture-packed caterpillars that hydrate tokays and add variety — useful in a humid setup where feeding response stays strong.

Best for: Hydration and variety

Very high moisture content
Soft body, easy to digest
Triggers instant feeding

$15–$25

Recommended for: Tokay Gecko

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Pangea Fruit Mix Complete Gecko Diet

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Pangea Fruit Mix Complete Gecko Diet

Day geckos lap up this complete diet eagerly — offer it fresh on a ledge alongside fruit and insects. The fruit-forward flavors suit their natural sweet tooth.

Best for: A complete staple with broad appeal

Nutritionally complete
Fruit flavors day geckos love
Insect protein included

$20–$28

Recommended for: Giant Day Gecko

Our Pick

Live Banded Crickets + Fruit Treats

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Live Banded Crickets + Fruit Treats

Gut-loaded crickets for active daytime hunting, plus occasional mashed fruit (papaya, mango) — day geckos are diurnal hunters that thrive on variety.

Best for: Diurnal hunting and fruit variety

Triggers active daytime hunting
Fruit adds enrichment
Easy to gut-load

$14–$24

Recommended for: Giant Day Gecko

Best Overall

Pangea Fruit Mix Complete Gecko Diet (Large Batch)

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Pangea Fruit Mix Complete Gecko Diet (Large Batch)

Leachianus have big appetites — this complete powdered diet is the staple. Mix with water and serve on a sturdy magnetic ledge; they eat more than smaller geckos.

Best for: A complete staple for a large gecko

Nutritionally complete
Large geckos eat it eagerly
Insect protein included

$22–$32

Recommended for: Leachianus Gecko

Our Pick

Live Dubia Roaches (Large) + Hornworms

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Live Dubia Roaches (Large) + Hornworms

Large gut-loaded roaches and hornworms suit a Leachianus's strong jaws and big appetite — offer once or twice a week for protein and enrichment.

Best for: Weekly protein and enrichment

Sized for a large gecko
High protein, low fat
Hornworms add hydration

$18–$32

Recommended for: Leachianus Gecko

Best Overall

Pangea Fruit Mix Complete Gecko Diet

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Pangea Fruit Mix Complete Gecko Diet

A complete powdered diet Chahoua take readily — mix with water and serve on a magnetic ledge. Fig & Insects is a reliable flavor for this species.

Best for: A complete, no-fuss staple diet

Nutritionally complete
Chahoua eat it eagerly
Insect protein included

$20–$28

Recommended for: Chahoua Gecko

Best Overall

Live Dubia Roaches (Mixed Sizes)

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Live Dubia Roaches (Mixed Sizes)

The gold-standard staple feeder for African fat-tailed geckos — high protein, low fat, and they can't climb or fly, just like for leopard geckos.

Best for: A nutritious everyday staple

Excellent protein-to-fat ratio
Easy to gut-load
Quiet and odorless

$15–$30

Recommended for: African Fat-Tailed Gecko