What to feed...
Probably one of the most important things to crested geckos next to husbandry is the Diet and Supplementation! This page should cover most the basics for you and give you enough options to start providing an A class diet!
An incorrect diet can lead to health problems further down the line so knowing what is needed and what is actually bad for them now will save alot of hassel later down the road or help with a crestie that is already suffering due to a previous bad diet. There is alot of ill informed advice out there, both on the internet and provided by some petshops in concern to this relatively new species on what should be fed and how often. This is usually outdated and based on very old methods which has since been improved on. |
Some of the diets and extras i keep about
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We'll start with the most important thing you and your crestie needs..
CGD / MRP
Complete Gecko diet (CGD) or Meal replacement powder (MRP) is a powder based diet that already has the vits and min's balanced to ensure you have a healthy gecko. This should form the bases of your diet and the primary food provided.
CGD's can be mixed together if needs be, you can provide more than one brand as part of a varied rotation and a gecko can be fed solely on CGD though ideally you should aim to at least try and provide a few different live food options as part of a varied diet.
This powder is mixed with water until the consistency is like a yoghurt/smoothie...you can play with this a little as some geckos like it thicker and some runnier, i make it so it covers the spoon thickly and runs like honey.
Opened bags of CGD can be kept in the fridge sealed to keep the powder fresh, i also place the bag into a sealed box to ensure no moisture can get in and spoil it :)
Made up CGD (if you make too much) can be covered and placed in the fridge for up to a week. Just add a little water to re loosen the mixture when you need it as CGD keeps thickening over time.
I have compiled the most recommended CGD brands for you to look at including the ingredients for each.
All diets carry a guaranteed analysis as well which is achieved via lab testing before release, i've placed these results into charts at the end of each brand for comparison. Diets in red are not complete and should be used as a treat or additional to a varied diet.
CGD / MRP
Complete Gecko diet (CGD) or Meal replacement powder (MRP) is a powder based diet that already has the vits and min's balanced to ensure you have a healthy gecko. This should form the bases of your diet and the primary food provided.
CGD's can be mixed together if needs be, you can provide more than one brand as part of a varied rotation and a gecko can be fed solely on CGD though ideally you should aim to at least try and provide a few different live food options as part of a varied diet.
This powder is mixed with water until the consistency is like a yoghurt/smoothie...you can play with this a little as some geckos like it thicker and some runnier, i make it so it covers the spoon thickly and runs like honey.
Opened bags of CGD can be kept in the fridge sealed to keep the powder fresh, i also place the bag into a sealed box to ensure no moisture can get in and spoil it :)
Made up CGD (if you make too much) can be covered and placed in the fridge for up to a week. Just add a little water to re loosen the mixture when you need it as CGD keeps thickening over time.
I have compiled the most recommended CGD brands for you to look at including the ingredients for each.
All diets carry a guaranteed analysis as well which is achieved via lab testing before release, i've placed these results into charts at the end of each brand for comparison. Diets in red are not complete and should be used as a treat or additional to a varied diet.
Pangea Fruit Mix complete:
- Watermelon and Mango (green)
Ingredients:
Dried Watermelon, Whey Protein Isolate, Dried Banana, Dried Mango, Rice Bran, Dried Egg, Micellar Casein, Lecithin, Dried Coconut, Calcium Carbonate, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Bee Pollen, Algae Meal, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Beet Juice Powder, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae fermentation extract, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation extract, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation extract, Mixed Tocopherols, Choline Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Ferrous Fumarate, Beta Carotene, Inositol, Niacin, Kelp Meal, Ascorbic Acid, Cholecalciferol (D3), Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Sulfur, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin B12. - Banana and Papaya (yellow)
Ingredients:
Dried Banana, Dried Papaya, Rice Bran, Micellar Casein, Whey Protein Isolate, Dried Egg, Calcium Carbonate, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Lecithin, Algae Meal, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation extract, Dried Lactobacilus acidophilus fermentation extract, Mixed Tocopherols, Choline Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Ferrous Fumarate, Beta Carotene, Inositol, Niacin, Kelp Meal, Ascorbic Acid, Cholecalciferol (D3), Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Sulfur, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin B12. - Banana and Apricot (orange)
Ingredients:
Dried Banana, Dried Apricot, Micellar Casein, Dried Egg, Whey Protein Isolate, Calcium Carbonate, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Lecithin, Oat Fiber, Algae Meal, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation extract, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation extract, Mixed Tocopherols, Choline Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Ferrous Fumarate, Beta Carotene, Inositol, Niacin, Kelp Meal, Ascorbic Acid, Cholecalciferol (D3), Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Sulfur, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin B12. - Pangea Complete with Insects (red)
Ingredients:
Dried Banana, Micellar Casein, Dried Apricot, Insect Meal, Dried Papaya, Rice Bran, Calcium Carbonate, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Dried Coconut, Vegetable Oil, Ground Flaxseed, Lecithin, Algae Meal, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Dried Aspergilus niger fermentation extract, Dried Aspergilus oryzae fermentation extract, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation extract, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation extract, Mixed Tocopherols, Choline Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Ferrous Fumurate, Beta Carotene, Inositol, Niacin, Kelp Meal, Ascorbic Acid, Cholecalciferol (D3) Riboflavin, Thiamine mononitrate, Vitamin A, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Sulfur, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin B12 - Pangea Breeding Formula (grey)
Ingredients:
Dried Banana, Dried Apricot, Insect Meal, Whey Protein Isolate, Micellar Casein, Calcium Carbonate, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Vegetable Oil, Ground Flaxseed, Algae Meal, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Mixed Tocopherols, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Fumarate, Beta Carotene, Inositol, Niacin, Kelp Meal, Ascorbic Acid, Cholecalciferol (D3), Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Sulfur, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin B12.
(Note from Pangea: This mix has more of a tendency to stick to tails and toes. Resolves easily with a rinse or sauna.) - Pangea Figs and Insects (purple)
Ingredients:
Organic Dried Mango, Dried Apricot, Insect Meal, Micellar Casein, Organic Dried Fig, Organic Natural Fig Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Organic Natural Berry Flavor, Ground Flaxseed, Lecithin, Algae Meal, MalicAcid, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Mixed Tocopherols, Choline Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Ferrous Fumarate, Beta Carotene, Inositol, Niacin, Kelp Meal, Ascorbic Acid, Cholecalciferol (D3), Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Sulfur, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin B12. - Pangea Banana and Papaya Fruit Mix (Blue)
Pangea also has a not complete diet still available. This is the first and original Fruit mix.
Ingredients:
Banana, Papaya, Whole Oat, Honey, Bee Pollen, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Spirulina, Chloline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, dl-Alpha Tocopheral, Beta Carotene, Inositol, Niacin, Kelp Meal, Ascorbic Acid, Cholecalciferol, Potassium Chloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sulfar, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin B12
Guaranteed Analysis: Pangea
Repashy:
Guaranteed Analysis: Repashy
Repashy:
- Mulberry Madness ***NEW SEASONAL: Summer blend. Available June 1st - August 31st***
Ingredients:
Dried Banana, Whey Protein Isolate, Dried Black Mulberry Fruit, Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal, Whole Dried Egg, Dried Date, Molasses, Coconut Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lecithin, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Dried Watermelon, Citric Acid, Salt, Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (as preservatives), Natural Flavor, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Manganese Methionine HydroxyAnalogue Chelate, Copper Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate. Vitamins: (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Beta Carotene, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex). - Pineapple Express ***NEW SEASONAL: Fall blend. Available September 1st - November 30th***
Ingredients:
Dried Banana, Whey Protein Isolate, Pineapple Powder, Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal, Whole Dried Egg, Dried Date, Molasses, Coconut Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lecithin, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Dried Watermelon, Citric Acid, Salt, Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (as preservatives), Natural Flavor, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Manganese Methionine HydroxyAnalogue Chelate, Copper Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate. Vitamins: (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Beta Carotene, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex). - Classic
Ingredients:
Dried Banana, Whey Protein Isolate, Dried Date, Dried Fig, Dried Honey, Dried Egg, Coconut Meal, Cane Molasses, Lecithin, Dried Kelp, Algae Meal, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Dried Watermelon, Bee Pollen, RoseHips, Hibiscus Flower, Calendula Flower, Marigold Flower, Paprika, Turmeric, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (as preservatives), Natural Flavors, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Manganese Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Copper Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Selenium Yeast, Choline Chloride. Vitamins: (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Beta Carotene, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement). - Mango
Ingredients:
Dried Mango, Dried Banana, Whey Protein Isolate, Dried Honey, Insect Meal, Dried Date, Whole Dried Egg, Rice Protein, Pea Protein, Dried Fig, Stabilized Rice Bran, Coconut Meal, Ground Flaxseed, Cane Molasses, Lecithin, Dried Kelp, Algae Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Taurine, Dried Watermelon, RoseHips, Hibiscus Flower, Calendula Flower, Marigold Flower, Paprika, Turmeric, Citric Acid, Salt, Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (as preservatives), Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Manganese Methionine HydroxyAnalogue Chelate, Copper Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Selenium Yeast. Vitamins: (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Beta Carotene, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex). - Meal Replacement Powder: Tropical
Ingredients:
Pea Protein, Rice Protein, Dried Banana, Stabilized Rice Bran, Dried Date, Coconut Meal, Dried Fig, Ground Flaxseed, Dried Mango, Alfalfa Meal, Cane Molasses, Lecithin, Dried Kelp, Algae Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Taurine, RoseHips, Hibiscus Flower, Calendula Flower, Marigold Flower, Paprika, Turmeric, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (as preservatives), Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Manganese Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Copper Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Selenium Yeast. Vitamins: (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Beta Carotene, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement). - Repashy Grubs N Fruit (50/50 diet of insect protein and Fruit)
Ingredients:
Insect Meal, Dried Banana, Dried Date, Dried Mango, Dried Watermelon, Dried Fig, Coconut Meal, Pea Protein, Rice Protein, Dried Papaya, Dried Pineapple, Dried Blueberry, Stabilized Rice Bran, Ground Flaxseed, Cane Molasses, Lecithin, Dried Kelp, Algae Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Taurine, Betaine, RoseHips, Hibiscus Flower, Calendula Flower, Marigold Flower, Paprika, Turmeric, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (as preservatives), Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Manganese Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Copper Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Selenium Yeast, Choline Chloride. Vitamins: (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Beta Carotene, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement). - Repashy Cherry Bomb ***NEW SEASONAL: Spring blend. Available March 1st - June 1st approx***
Ingredients:
Dried Banana, Dried Sweet Black Cherry Powder, Whey Protein Isolate, Pineapple Powder, Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal, Whole Dried Egg, Dried Date, Molasses, Coconut Milk, Beet Root Powder, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lecithin, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Dried Watermelon, Citric Acid, Salt, Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (as preservatives), Natural Flavor, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Manganese Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Copper Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate. Vitamins: (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Beta Carotene, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex). - Repashy Banana Cream Pie
Another product that can be made into a treat Jelly, smoothie or mixed and added into another complete diet. This is not a complete diet.
Ingredients:
Dried Banana, Dried Date, Whey Protein Isolate, Dried Honey, Dried Mango, Dried Egg, Dried Watermelon, Cane Molasses, Coconut Milk Powder, Locust Bean Gum, Dried Seaweed, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Dried Kelp, Salt, Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (as preservatives), Natural Flavors, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Manganese Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate, Copper Methionine Hydroxy Analogue Chelate. Vitamins: (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Beta Carotene, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex).
Guaranteed Analysis: Repashy
Black Panther Zoological (BPZ: Insect protein based diet)
Guaranteed Analysis:
Black Panther Zoological (BPZ: Insect protein based diet)
- Original
Ingredients:
Insect protein powder, dried honey powder, brown rice flour, mango, banana, calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, xanthan gum, guava, spirulina algae, carrot, dried hibiscus flower, papaya, beet root, potassium sorbate, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, leucine, valine, serine, lysine, alanine, phenylalanine, arginine, isoleucine, threonine, tyrosine, methionine, proline, glycine, cysteine, histidine, suncured alfalfa, dried kelp, dicalcium phosphate, choline chloride, ferrous sulfate, dl-alpha, topheryl acetate, carotene, inositol, niacin, ascorbic acid, potassium chloride, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, mangnous oxide, sulfur, zinc oxide, vitamin b12 supplement, copper oxide, d-calcium pantothenate, magnesium oxide, mandione sodium bisulfite complex, biotin, folic acid - Colour Bomb Strawberry and Banana
Ingredients:
Insect protein powder, brown rice flour, dried honey powder, strawberry, banana, apple pectin, calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, xanthan gum, hibiscus flower, spirulina algae, beet root, paprika, carrot, turmeric, potassium sorbate, potassium sorbate, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, leucine, valine, serine, lysine, alanine, phenylalanine, arginine, isoleucine, threonine, tyrosine, methionine, proline, glycine, cysteine, histidine, suncured alfalfa, dried kelp, dicalcium phosphate, choline chloride, ferrous sulfate, dl-alpha, topheryl acetate, carotene, inositol, niacin, ascorbic acid, potassium chloride, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, mangnous oxide, sulfur, zinc oxide, vitamin b12 supplement, copper oxide, d-calcium pantothenate, magnesium oxide, mandione sodium bisulfite complex, biotin, folic acid - MELONistic
Ingredients:
Insect protein powder, brown rice flour, honey powder, cantaloupe, calcium citrate, apple pectin, beet root, carrot, dried hibiscus flower, spirulina, xanthan gum, atlantic kelp powder, vitamin e, choline citrate, niacin, inositol, panthothenic acid, potassium sorbate, riboflavin, beta carotene, thiamine mononitrate, pyroxidine hydrochloride, folic acid, biotin, cholecalciferol (d3)*, vitamin b12.
Guaranteed Analysis:
Big Fat Gecko Smoothie
- Gold (Adult Maintenance Formula)
Ingredients:
Sprouted brown rice protein, hemp nut protein, grass fed whey protein, pea protein, egg white, egg white protein, natural cane sugar, coconut palm nectar, lucuma fruit, blueberry, banana, mulberry sea buckthorn berry, rose hip, acerola cherry, moringa leaf, bee pollen, nutritional yeast, coconut flour, tapioca starch, calcium carbonate, tomato, mixed mushroom, kelp, spirulina, cracked cell chlorella, dulse, irish moss, calcium citrate, vitamin d3, vitamins, mineral powder, natural flavor, stevia - Green (Juvenile/Breeder Formula)
Ingredients:
Sprouted brown rice protein, soy protein, grass fed whey protein, natural cane sugar, hemp nut protein, whole egg protein, whole egg, lucuma fruit, blueberry, banana, mulberry, sea buckthorn berry, rosehip, acerola cherry, moringa leaf, bee pollen, nutritional yeast, coconut flour, tapioca starch, calcium dulse, irish moss, calcium citrate, vitamin d3, vitamins, mineral powder, natural flavor, stevia.
Guaranteed Analysis:
Arcadia EarthPro
Lastly we have some foods by Arcadia. Please read the notes if you are interested in using them, they've been a hit for mine but there are additional guidelines for using these.
- Arcadia Earthpro Stickyfoot Gold diet
This CGD contains NO D3, It was designed to be used along side UVB lighting (this provides the missing D3 needed to absorb calcium) and a varied diet.
Ingredients:
Papaya, Insect Meal (Mealworm, Beetle, Silkworm, Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Cricket) Brown Rice Flour, Apple, Protein Powder, Honey, Banana, Calcium Carbonate, DiCalcium Phosphate, Mineral Powder, Guar Gum, Bee Pollen, Coconut Milk, Whole Egg, Hibiscus, Dandelion, Rosehip, Seaweed, Magnesium Carbonate, Marigold, Paprika, Raspberry, Blueberry, Spirulina, Pro-Biotic.
Nutritional Additives
Vitamin B1 10mg/kg, Vitamin B2 16mg/kg, Vitamin B6 20mg/kg, Vitamin B12 50mcg/kg, Vitamin K 6mg/kg, Nicotinic 80mg/kg, Pantothenic 40mg/kg, Folic acid 5mg/kg, Biotin 1000mcg/kg. - Arcadia EarthPro JellyPot Gold : FruitBuzz Gold
Can be used as a Jelly, Smoothie or added to CGD as a treat food, contains NO D3, should be and was designed to be used alongside UVB lighting.
Ingredients:
Papaya, Apple, Coconut Milk, Calcium Carbonate, Banana, Locust Bean Gum, Honey, Bee Pollen.
Nutritional Additives
Vitamin B1 10mg/kg, Vitamin B2 16mg/kg, Vitamin B6 20mg/kg, Vitamin B12 50mcg/kg, Vitamin K 6mg/kg, Nicotinic 80mg/kg, Pantothenic 40mg/kg, Folic acid 5mg/kg, Biotin 1000mcg/kg - Arcadia EarthPro JellyPot Gold: FruityInsect Gold
Can be used as a Jelly, Smoothie or added to CGD as a treat food, contains NO D3, should be and was designed to be used alongside UVB lighting.
Ingredients:Papaya, Apple, Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Mealworm, Beetle, Coconut Milk, Calcium Carbonate, Banana, Cricket, Locust Bean Gum, Raspberry, Honey, Blueberry, Bee Pollen.
Nutritional Additives
Vitamin B1 10mg/kg, Vitamin B2 16mg/kg, Vitamin B6 20mg/kg, Vitamin B12 50mcg/kg, Vitamin K 6mg/kg, Nicotinic 80mg/kg, Pantothenic 40mg/kg, Folic acid 5mg/kg, Biotin 1000mcg/kg. - Arcadia EarthPro JellyPot Gold: Repti Gold
Can be used as a Jelly, Smoothie or added to CGD as a treat food, contains NO D3, should be and was designed to be used alongside UVB lighting.
Ingredients:
Papaya, Raspberry, Apple, Coconut Milk, Calcium Carbonate, Locust Bean Gum, Honey, Bee Pollen, Blueberry.
Nutritional Additives
Vitamin B1 10mg/kg, Vitamin B2 16mg/kg, Vitamin B6 20mg/kg, Vitamin B12 50mcg/kg, Vitamin K 6mg/kg, Nicotinic 80mg/kg, Pantothenic 40mg/kg, Folic acid 5mg/kg, Biotin 1000mcg/kg
Guaranteed Analysis:
***CGD updates (Last updated 28/4/19, Newest to oldest)***
- Repashy doesn't release a winter blend however Repashy Spring blend: Cherry bomb is released April 2019
- Pangea releases new Figs and insects (October 2018)
- Arcadia are to discontinue Arcadia EarthPro JellyPot Gold: TropiFruit Gold.
- Repashy launches the next seasonal blend Pineapple Express september 1st 2018. This will run till the 3oth of November. These dates are based on U.S release, UK dates may vary due to importing.
- Repashy launched a new seasonal flavour called Mulberry Madness June 1st 2018. This is only available on a seasonal basis and will finish August 31st. These dates are based on U.S release, UK dates may vary due to importing.
- Habistat have just released (Jan/17) a CGD, in both insect/fruit mix and fruit. Three flavours available for both: Mango, Strawberry and Banana
- Gecko PRO has been relabeled as a fruit mix and is no longer advertised as a complete, for those wanting to still use or try: Please use alongside gutloaded/dusted live food (see below) and IMO preferably as part of a rotation along with a complete just like you would with Pangea fruit mix (blue).
- Clarks is no longer readily available to buy in the UK.
Live food
Insects are a fantastic additional to any cresties diet...but don't panic if your gecko won't eat live as there are many that don't appear to be a fan of it. Whole insect diets are NOT recommended nor is it a balanced diet. If you wish to use live food then offer once/twice every 7-10 days (more often for younger cresties is you wish IMO)...the amount depends a little on the type of insect and how many your gecko will eat, start with a small number of 3-4, see how it goes and build from that.
The important thing to remember with live food is to Gutload it and dust it before feeding.
Gutloading basically means to feed the bugs for at least 24hrs (preferably 48) prior offering to your gecko.
Dusting means to place the bugs in a tub with a little Calcium or Calcium plus D3 (if you do not use UV lighting) and give them a little shake until they are finely coated with the powder.
By doing both these things you are ensuring that are offering a nutritious meal! For the correct size then look at the gap between your geckos eyes...that's the rough size of live food they will need at that time.
Some of the most commonly used livefoods are:
Locust
Gutload this insect the same as you would crickets. Warning if you have a live planted setup...locust will attempt to eat your plants! Keep in a relatively tall tub to avoid them getting out, locust are also very good climbers!
Roaches
Gutload this bug with a mix of veg, fruit, oats and CGD can be offered, like with crickets there are now a variety of gutload/bug grub mixes can be used in addition.
There are many species of roaches but Dubias are one of the most common. Roaches can be kept in a more shallow tub and will bury themselves.
There are also other livefood out there though! They are however some that i would tag a word of caution too.
I recommend Sticky Tongue Farms Miner-all indoor or Repashy calcium plus for an all round calcium dusting, if you are using UVB then i recommend looking at Arcadia Earthpro A full spectrum (Red packet) .
Insects are a fantastic additional to any cresties diet...but don't panic if your gecko won't eat live as there are many that don't appear to be a fan of it. Whole insect diets are NOT recommended nor is it a balanced diet. If you wish to use live food then offer once/twice every 7-10 days (more often for younger cresties is you wish IMO)...the amount depends a little on the type of insect and how many your gecko will eat, start with a small number of 3-4, see how it goes and build from that.
The important thing to remember with live food is to Gutload it and dust it before feeding.
Gutloading basically means to feed the bugs for at least 24hrs (preferably 48) prior offering to your gecko.
Dusting means to place the bugs in a tub with a little Calcium or Calcium plus D3 (if you do not use UV lighting) and give them a little shake until they are finely coated with the powder.
By doing both these things you are ensuring that are offering a nutritious meal! For the correct size then look at the gap between your geckos eyes...that's the rough size of live food they will need at that time.
Some of the most commonly used livefoods are:
- Crickets (Brown/silent/black)
Locust
Gutload this insect the same as you would crickets. Warning if you have a live planted setup...locust will attempt to eat your plants! Keep in a relatively tall tub to avoid them getting out, locust are also very good climbers!
Roaches
Gutload this bug with a mix of veg, fruit, oats and CGD can be offered, like with crickets there are now a variety of gutload/bug grub mixes can be used in addition.
There are many species of roaches but Dubias are one of the most common. Roaches can be kept in a more shallow tub and will bury themselves.
There are also other livefood out there though! They are however some that i would tag a word of caution too.
- Mealworms: These have a very high carapace (shell) ratio. This can be hard to digest and poop out again. Some keepers swear by them...others won't touch them for this very reason.
- Waxworms: These however are the cresties equivalent to chocolate! very fatty and addictive. I personally do not offer this at all, however if you wish to use them then offer as an occassional treat only!
I recommend Sticky Tongue Farms Miner-all indoor or Repashy calcium plus for an all round calcium dusting, if you are using UVB then i recommend looking at Arcadia Earthpro A full spectrum (Red packet) .
Fruit
Fruit again is a healthy additional to your geckos diet! there are very few fruits that are deemed unsafe. Avoid all things citrus and avoid fresh banana, banana in its natural state as its high in potassium and is a known calcium binder...many CGDs contain banana but this has already been balanced out to take the binding into account. Some keepers do like to offer banana as an occasional treat because cresties do seem to enjoy, just be careful with how often and how much...there are plenty of fruits out there to mix and match with that it can easily be avoided all together though. Some of the commonly used fruits are: |
- Blueberries
- Pears
- Figs
- Mango
- Peaches
- Papaya
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Watermelon
- Apricots
If you want to use fruit then let it ripen, most of us will mash over ripe fruit and mix it as a treat into their CGD (50/50), others provide as is with either a drop of liquid cal or a pinch of calcium (plus D3 for non-UV users). Left over fruit can be put into an ice cube tray, frozen and thawed one cube at a time, as and when you need it.
Yet again, this shouldn't be a staple and provided every meal, CGD should be your main focus.
Extra's
There are extra things that some of us do from time to time..
A small drizzle of honey can be a favourite to some cresties as a treat. Mix in a amount to your CGD,fruit/CGD mix or plain fruit as a treat :)
Bee pollen can make a nice little treat, i buy it already as a powder and mix a very small amount in with their fruit or CGD.
With MBD sufferers then extra cal can be provided in with CGD, fruit/ CGD mix or plain fruit in the form of either liquid or powder. This should only be a drop or pinch depending on what is being used and should not be on every meal.
And finally I personally also provide a milk lid of cal (plus D3 for non-UV users) in every setup as an extra...Cresties can and will self supplement to a degree. Dusting live food should still take place if offering a small lid. I change it once a week, remove on misting and place out of the way of a drip path.
The No No's
Besides Citrus, the banana as explained above and whole insect diets there are two other very big no no's for cresties!
First one, and the oldest issue....
Baby food.
If you researched before coming here you would of no doubt seen baby food suggested on more than one occasion....and i would urge you not to be tempted.
Leave baby food for babies and CGD for cresties and other diet related reptiles.
They are not a balanced meal by themselves, as explained in the careguide 101. Its a very old practice that was used pre CGD in conjunction with careful supplementation and a varied diet (live, fruits etc) in order to attempt a more completed/rounded diet. It lacks the vitamins and minerals needed otherwise to sustain a healthy gecko. Many have artificial sweeteners and most use citrus as a preservative. With so many CGD's to try today and so easily obtained for the vast majority of you there really is NO excuse for people to still be using this method of feeding IMO, the guess work has been solved for you leaving you with a safe and well rounded primary food to feed your crestie along with live, fruit etc for variety! It is also extremely hard to wean cresties off and on to a good complete diet.
The next big and new no no...
Jelly pots!
These Jellies that are being marketed towards geckos are the worst thing you could feed next to babyfood. They have 0 nutritional value, filled to the brim with E numbers, contain citric acid and addictive.
They were originally made to be fed to live food, some fool must of seen a gecko nibbling and then was blinded by pound signs!
Ingredient:
R.O. Water, Sugar, Fructose,
Seaweed Extract, Amino Acid, Fruit Juice,
Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate,
Natural Flavors, (Titanium Dioxide, Ti02)
FD&C (Caramel Color) (E129) (E102) (E110) (E133)
Quite awhile ago i took on a approx 9 month old FTS (See Health) crestie (Chihiro) from a shop that exclusively fed jellies and locust its entire life...The trials of converting a poor diet is not something i would wish on any new keeper, so IMO i recommend you find out prior diet of a crestie beforehand.
So next time you're in a store, and the Sales try to pitch these little monstrosities at you....just say no.
If you want to use fruit then let it ripen, most of us will mash over ripe fruit and mix it as a treat into their CGD (50/50), others provide as is with either a drop of liquid cal or a pinch of calcium (plus D3 for non-UV users). Left over fruit can be put into an ice cube tray, frozen and thawed one cube at a time, as and when you need it.
Yet again, this shouldn't be a staple and provided every meal, CGD should be your main focus.
Extra's
There are extra things that some of us do from time to time..
A small drizzle of honey can be a favourite to some cresties as a treat. Mix in a amount to your CGD,fruit/CGD mix or plain fruit as a treat :)
Bee pollen can make a nice little treat, i buy it already as a powder and mix a very small amount in with their fruit or CGD.
With MBD sufferers then extra cal can be provided in with CGD, fruit/ CGD mix or plain fruit in the form of either liquid or powder. This should only be a drop or pinch depending on what is being used and should not be on every meal.
And finally I personally also provide a milk lid of cal (plus D3 for non-UV users) in every setup as an extra...Cresties can and will self supplement to a degree. Dusting live food should still take place if offering a small lid. I change it once a week, remove on misting and place out of the way of a drip path.
The No No's
Besides Citrus, the banana as explained above and whole insect diets there are two other very big no no's for cresties!
First one, and the oldest issue....
Baby food.
If you researched before coming here you would of no doubt seen baby food suggested on more than one occasion....and i would urge you not to be tempted.
Leave baby food for babies and CGD for cresties and other diet related reptiles.
They are not a balanced meal by themselves, as explained in the careguide 101. Its a very old practice that was used pre CGD in conjunction with careful supplementation and a varied diet (live, fruits etc) in order to attempt a more completed/rounded diet. It lacks the vitamins and minerals needed otherwise to sustain a healthy gecko. Many have artificial sweeteners and most use citrus as a preservative. With so many CGD's to try today and so easily obtained for the vast majority of you there really is NO excuse for people to still be using this method of feeding IMO, the guess work has been solved for you leaving you with a safe and well rounded primary food to feed your crestie along with live, fruit etc for variety! It is also extremely hard to wean cresties off and on to a good complete diet.
The next big and new no no...
Jelly pots!
These Jellies that are being marketed towards geckos are the worst thing you could feed next to babyfood. They have 0 nutritional value, filled to the brim with E numbers, contain citric acid and addictive.
They were originally made to be fed to live food, some fool must of seen a gecko nibbling and then was blinded by pound signs!
Ingredient:
R.O. Water, Sugar, Fructose,
Seaweed Extract, Amino Acid, Fruit Juice,
Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate,
Natural Flavors, (Titanium Dioxide, Ti02)
FD&C (Caramel Color) (E129) (E102) (E110) (E133)
Quite awhile ago i took on a approx 9 month old FTS (See Health) crestie (Chihiro) from a shop that exclusively fed jellies and locust its entire life...The trials of converting a poor diet is not something i would wish on any new keeper, so IMO i recommend you find out prior diet of a crestie beforehand.
So next time you're in a store, and the Sales try to pitch these little monstrosities at you....just say no.