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« on: January 27, 2010, 12:26:17 PM »
ok i searched the forum and didnt find anything, what is everyone's opinion on meal worms, nobody can give me a straight answer so far?
i dont feed mine meal worms and cgd but but i got a crested gecko from someone that did and she was pretty thin...
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2010, 12:46:23 PM »
Meal worms are too chitinous and have low nutritional value.

Wax worms & other soft-bodied worms are better for them.

I only give worms and crickets once every week or two-as a snack.
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2010, 01:00:27 PM »
yeah thats what the lady i got her from said  she did but i think she did i more ofter than that.
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« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2010, 09:16:57 PM »
Has anyone tried phoenix worms for cresties?
Cham/Beardie breeders seem to love them.
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« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2010, 01:36:37 PM »
I have tried meal worms, phoenix worms, and wax worms and so far not one of my cresties  has any interest in them whatsoever. the go for crickets right away, but they just dont seem interested in the worms. i think its because the worms dont move around as much so my geckos tend to ignore them.
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« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2010, 03:12:52 PM »
I would still keep with a steady diet of CGD.  It's complete, easy to use and there's no guess work with the nutritional values.

Crickets, roaches and worms are fine for a once on a while treat, but not a steady diet.
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