Hornworms for Leopard Gecko?

[Jasper's Mom]

I just got my order of hornworms in from Canadian Feeders, and Rob was kind enough to send me a few of the really tiny ones. I was wondering if it would be OK to give one or two to June as a treat. The little porker has been eating a lot of mealworms lately, and I thought she might enjoy a change of pace. However, I don't know if hornworms are recommended or safe for leos. Any advice would be welcome.

P.S. June is up to 78g now! :shock:

 

[frog]

All of my leopard geckos, including my juvi, (who gets the really tiny ones) love hornworms. When I order them they literally will not eat anything else. I have to wait until Im out and then until they are really hungry :roll: :lol: . I order the cups of 25 since they are smaller, feed the young one the smallest ones, and the rest to the adults. They can eat pretty big worms. And hornworms really get their appetite up. Im thinking of ordering some next week.

Sara

BTW- its great June is getting bigger!! leos are generally 60-100 grams. I really want a scale!!

 

[Beardy123]

i feed my Gekos Hornworms. I think its safe, they really like them!

 

[Jasper's Mom]

And hornworms really get their appetite up.

LOL, that's the last thing she needs! She eats like a little pig. I thought about it, and I'm afraid if I give her a hornworm, she'll get hooked on them, and I can't afford to feed them to her all the time. The last time I took her into the vet, he took a look at her, raised his eyebrows and said "Well, she's not missing any meals, is she?" I guess she is a little chubby...

 

[frog]

Haha, really? My leopard geckos really like them, and they are good for a treat. If you dont want hornworms to be anything more than a treat, than thats all it can be. Feed them every once in a while, and if she gets hooked on them, be patient. She will eventually get hungry again and eat normally. Leopard geckos store fat in there tails anyways, so she can go a while without food if she is being stubborn.


And if she really likes them it is a good thing- if she is having problems eating like she used to be, you can always get her eating with her favorite treat.

Sara