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What kind of eater is a leopard gecko?

A leopard gecko is an insectivore.

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  1. Fruit-only eater
  2. Insect eater ✔
  3. Leaf-only grazer

Why: Leopard geckos eat suitable insects rather than salads. Feed a varied, nutritionally prepared insect diet with supplements recommended for the animal.

Huh, didn't know that: Insectivores are a subgroup of carnivores.

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References

Answer: Insect eater. Leopard geckos eat suitable insects rather than salads. Feed a varied, nutritionally prepared insect diet with supplements recommended for the animal.

  1. Avian, Small Mammal, and Exotics Feeding Guide cvet.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk13661/files/inline-files/CVET%20Avian%20and%20Exotics%20Animal%20Care%20and%20Feeding%20Guide%20010725.pdf
    Commonly housed lizards, like leopard geckos, are insectivores.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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