CGD vs. insects ??

Discussion in 'Rhacodactylus (Crested) Geckos' started by meandmyarrow, May 23, 2010.

  1. meandmyarrow

    meandmyarrow New Member

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    Hi all,

    We recently got a crestie and Love him! He's about 1 year old and was eating crickets at the pet store. For us, he is eating crickets, mealies, supers and babyfood fruit (he seems to really like pears!).

    I looked for the T-rex CGD but didn't see it available at the store, so I'd like to know what the difference is - why is the CGD better? And is there a reputable place online to order that we can also order cricks and worms for our leo? If so, is shipping to hot southern states ever a problem?

    He has calcium with D3 and a vitamin as well, we've seen him drink outta his bowl and lick water off the sides of his tank after misting, don't really know if that makes a difference with anything.

    Plus, since he seems to have existed on crickets prior to us and he's already 1 year old, is it good to change him over if the CGD is that much better for him to have? I'm guessing if it is I would need to do it slowly, so any info I can get on the best way to do that is helpful.

    Thanks alot.
     
  2. JEFFREH

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  3. Shanna66

    Shanna66 Well-Known Member

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    he needs to have cgd as a staple. crickets and other bugs are fine as snacks but dont have the right nutrition for a cresty. they are fruit eating geckos and cant thrive well on a diet of mainly bugs

    also baby food is another yummy snack but should not be fed all the time since its so sugary
     
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  5. StikyPaws312

    StikyPaws312 Moderator

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    Well the diet you have for him right now is ok, he's getting his fruit, protien, and calcium... there's some debate about feeding cresties mealworms and superworms b/c of their shell and how they might in them in the wild but more often than not they wouldn't b/c they spend all their time in trees.
    The CGD is a complete diet and just makes things easier for you since there is no guess work involved (has he had too much protein, is he not getting enough fruit? etc) I buy my cgd right from Allen Repashy's website... http://www.store.repashy.com/retail/index....;category_id=24 you can find a dealer near you or order from any of them online - they all have the up-to-date versions so you'll have the latest and greatest :D
     
  6. JEFFREH

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  7. meandmyarrow

    meandmyarrow New Member

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    thanks to you both. I will get him what he needs :D .
     

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