You generally feed a crested gecko based on age and growth stage , not one fixed schedule.

Quick Scoop

  • Hatchlings: offer gecko diet every day; tiny insects 1–2 times a week.
  • Juveniles: gecko diet daily or every other day; insects 1–2 times a week.
  • Adults: gecko diet every 2–3 days; insects rarely, about 0–1 times a week.

Think of it like this: babies snack constantly to grow, teenagers still eat often, adults just need regular, moderate meals.

Age‑based feeding schedule

  • Hatchlings (up to ~3–6 months)
    • Feed a commercial crested gecko diet (CGD) every night, replacing leftovers within 24 hours so it stays fresh.
* Offer tiny insects (micro crickets, fruit flies) 1–2 times per week for variety, not as the main food.
  • Juveniles (~3–12/18 months)
    • Keep CGD available daily or at least every other day; they still grow fast and eat irregularly.
* Insects 1–2 times a week; adjust portions so they don’t get chubby.
  • Adults (over ~12–18 months)
    • Offer CGD every 2–3 days; many keepers just refresh food every other night and let them nibble when they want.
* Insects 0–1 time per week, mainly as enrichment; too many bugs can cause obesity.

Small but important details

  • Timing: feed in late afternoon or evening, since crested geckos are nocturnal and more likely to eat at night.
  • Dish: use a small, shallow bowl placed where your gecko likes to climb and explore.
  • Supplements: dust insects with calcium (often with vitamin D3) so they don’t become “empty calories.”
  • Watch their body: if your gecko is getting chunky, reduce insect frequency; if ribs and hips are showing, talk to a reptile vet and check your schedule and temperatures.

What keepers say on forums

People on gecko forums and Reddit commonly:

  • Feed babies a tiny “bottle‑cap” amount of CGD every day, replacing it daily.
  • Switch older geckos to CGD every other day with occasional crickets as a treat.

“Replace the powder mix after 24 hours, daily until around 30 grams, then 2–3 times a week” is a typical hobbyist guideline.

Simple example schedule

  • Baby: CGD nightly, a few small bugs Monday and Thursday.
  • Juvenile: CGD Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; insects Wednesday or Saturday.
  • Adult: CGD Monday, Wednesday, Friday; insects on one of those nights or every couple of weeks.

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