Best insects to breed.

[brooklynboy521]

Hello. I currently have two leopard geckos and I want to try saving some money by breeding my own food. (I am tired of paying $6 a week). What is the best insect to raise for them. Would mealworms be easy? I know crickets are a pain in @$$. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Mavrick813]

I hear Roaches are easy, But I don't know if the Geckos can handle them.

Quick search netted this. So I guess they can.
http://www.progeckos.com/caresheets/lobster.htm

Mike

 

[brooklynboy521]

I hear Roaches are easy, But I don't know if the Geckos can handle them.

Quick search netted this. So I guess they can.
http://www.progeckos.com/caresheets/lobster.htm

Mike

thanks, but roaches scare me lol, except madagascar hissing roaches but there too big.

 

[Richie_ELP]

It's six dollars, breeding insects isn't really worth the effort imo for a couple little lizards. Easiest are the roaches, crickets are not difficult.

 

[RsaidF]

breed mealworms.

 

[flowerpower]

Dubia are said to be most nutritous. I've never bred them but I hear that once a colony is established, you're pretty much set for food. They can't climb smooth surfaces, which is a big plus as well.

 

[GhostShrimpMan]

Mealworms are super easy!

Just buy a couple. Grow them out in a small plastic container with oatmeal. They will start breeding!

 

[smijeha]

go with dubia roaches. having helped raise a colony i can verify they cant climb smooth surfaces. they have soft bodies so easier for your geckos to eat then the hissers. easy as heck to raise. they will be more nutritious then mealies as well

 

[sidneymysnake]

He said he's scared of roaches and everyone keeps recommending them....

 

[kingkarter]

+1 on the mealworms.

He said he's scared of roaches and everyone keeps recommending them....

Thats what i was just thinking lol. I could never breed roaches they creep me out.