It is important to gut load all insects with nutritional foods such as Nutri Grow iguana diet, monkey chow or an assortment of vegetables and fish food. Provide these foods to insects several hours to a day before feeding, this allows the gecko to benefit from what the insects eat. Avoid food items too large for the animal since they may intimidate the lizard or be difficult to swallow. Smaller prey items are recommended. Feeding may occur every other day to a few times weekly.
Young animals require a heavier feeding regime than do adults.
Young animals should have their food items dusted with vitamins every feeding and older animals every two to three feedings. When choosing a vitamin supplement make sure it includes both calcium and vitamin D, no exceptions. Calcium is essential at this period. Young animals are generally nervous and sometimes difficult to handle. As the animal matures it will usually calm down and tolerate handling.