Proper nutrition is crucial in keeping your gecko healthy, active, and alert. Like us, geckos require a balanced diet to achieve physical fitness. Feeding them anything you want is not ideal. In this guide, you will learn about various options to nourish your pet. What Do Geckos Eat? Insects are the primary source of food for most geckos, including leopard, Tokay, and crested geckos. Popular choices are crickets, mealworms, wax worms, locusts, and silkworms. Many pet owners opt for crickets because they provide all the nutrients that a gecko needs and are readily available in most pet stores at a lower cost. Crickets are also versatile and can improve your pet's hunting skills, as they are attracted to moving objects. However, avoid putting too many crickets inside the terrarium, as they can become aggressive when hungry and may bite your gecko, causing wounds. If you plan to leave your pet unattended for a day or two, you can feed it more crickets, but it's advisable to leave