Zoo Med Crested Gecko Premium Blended Tropical Fruit Dry Food

Tropical Fruit Crested Gecko Food for All Life Stages

Product Description

Zoo Med Crested Gecko Premium Blended Tropical Fruit Dry Food is carefully formulated by an animal nutritionist to meet the dietary needs of crested geckos at all life stages. It is made with organic banana, mango, and papaya, plus black soldier fly larvae, and fortified with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and probiotics. Feed it wet or dry with the included scoop.

Benefits

• All Life Stages: Formulated by an animal nutritionist (M.S.) to meet the dietary requirements of crested geckos at all life stages.
• Organic Tropical Fruits: Made with organic banana, mango, and papaya, with natural banana and lychee flavors in the tropical formula.
• No Added Sugars: Natural, aromatic flavors help attract even picky eaters, according to Zoo Med.
• Black Soldier Fly Larvae: Includes partially defatted black soldier fly larvae, described as sustainable, high-calcium grubs with high protein content.
• Fortified With Probiotics: Enriched with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and probiotics, guaranteeing at least 1,000,000 CFU per gram.
• Wheat and Soy Free: Zoo Med labels this formula wheat-free and soy-free, using pea protein among its leading ingredients.
• Wet or Dry Feeding: Can be fed wet or dry, and adding water may intensify natural flavors and aromas to stimulate feeding.
• For Other New Caledonian Geckos: Also suitable for day geckos, emerald skinks, gargoyle geckos, and other New Caledonian gecko species.
• Flavor Rotation: Zoo Med suggests rotating between its Tropical, Watermelon, and Plum flavors to provide enrichment through variety.

Variants

• 2 oz Pouch
• 4 oz Jar
• 8 oz Jar
• 16 oz (1lb) Pouch

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

*Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Enterococcus faecium in equal amounts.

Ingredient List

Dried kelp, organic dried mango, L-lysine, buffered vinegar (preservative), black soldier fly larvae meal, riboflavin, organic dried papaya, magnesium oxide, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, natural lychee flavor, zinc oxide, L-glutamine, organic dried banana, choline bitartrate, dicalcium phosphate, ferrous fumarate, dried fig, L-methionine, mixed tocopherols (preservative), pea protein, pyridoxine hydrochloride, L-alanine, vegetable oil, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, paprika, L-phenylalanine, ascorbic acid, heat stabilized rice bran, vitamin A acetate, L-serine, potassium chloride, dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, citric acid (preservative), L-arginine, niacin, natural banana flavor, copper sulfate, L-valine, precipitated calcium carbonate, thiamine hydrochloride, L-cystine, lecithin, cholecalciferol (source of vitamin D3), L-threonine, maltodextrin, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, manganese sulfate, L-tyrosine, salt, d-calcium pantothenate, L-isoleucine, folic acid, glutamic acid, biotin, L-histidine, rosemary extract, L-leucine, vitamin B12 supplement, L-aspartic acid, dl-alpha tocopherol acetate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), and L-glycine.

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your pet's health.

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Choose Wet or Dry: Serve the food dry, or add water to intensify its natural flavors and aromas and help stimulate feeding.
• Measure Dry Portions: Offer up to one level scoop per adult and up to half a scoop per juvenile.
• Mix for Wet Feeding: Thoroughly mix one part food with one part water, adding more water if your gecko prefers it thinner.
• Serve in the Evening: Add the food to the terrarium in the early evening, then remove it after 24 hours.
• Feeding Frequency: Feed adult geckos three times per week and juvenile geckos every day, as Zoo Med recommends.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Remove Old Food: Never leave uneaten food in the terrarium for longer than 48 hours; remove it after 24 hours.
• Fresh Water Always: Always keep fresh drinking water available for your gecko, whether you feed this food wet or dry.
• Not for Human Consumption: This gecko food is made for reptiles only and is clearly labeled not for human consumption.

Storage Information

• Cool, Dry Storage: Close the jar or pouch securely and protect it from heat, moisture, and sunlight.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How much should I feed my crested gecko?

Ans: For dry feeding, Zoo Med recommends up to one level scoop for each adult and up to half a scoop for each juvenile, placed in a clean dish. Feed adults three times per week and juveniles every day, always with fresh drinking water available.

Q2: Should I feed crested gecko food wet or dry?

Ans: Either works. Adding water may intensify natural flavors and aromas and help stimulate feeding. For wet feeding, Zoo Med recommends mixing 1 part food to 1 part water, and you can add more water if your gecko prefers a thinner mixture.

Q3: How long can I leave the food in the terrarium?

Ans: Zoo Med recommends adding the food in the early evening and removing it after 24 hours. Uneaten food should never be left in the terrarium for longer than 48 hours, so replace it with a fresh serving at the next feeding.

Q4: Is this food good for baby crested geckos?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med formulates this food for crested geckos at all life stages, including juveniles. Feed juveniles every day, offering up to half a scoop each. For extra protein and calcium, Zoo Med also suggests its Blueberry Breeder Formula for growing juveniles.

Q5: Can other geckos eat this food?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med notes this food is also great for day geckos, emerald skinks, gargoyle geckos, and any other New Caledonian gecko species. An animal nutritionist with organic fruits formulates it, black soldier fly larvae, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics.

Q6: Does this crested gecko food contain added sugar?

Ans: No. Zoo Med states the food uses natural, aromatic flavors without added sugars. Its fruit flavor comes from ingredients like organic dried banana, organic dried mango, organic dried papaya, dried fig, and natural banana and lychee flavors in the Tropical Fruit formula.

Q7: Is this gecko food wheat and soy-free?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med labels its Crested Gecko Food as wheat-free and soy-free. Instead, the formula uses pea protein and black soldier fly larvae meal among its key ingredients, alongside organic dried banana, mango, papaya, and heat-stabilized rice bran.