Moths?

[lindsaydo]

I have read loads of places that Leo's can eat moths, but I am just wanting to know other peoples views of it.
I have had my leo's for a while, but I have never fed them moths, as they weren't available, now I have had some waxworms left over and they morphed into moths. My gecko's absolutely love them. They have been going mad, chasing them around the tank, even my lazy male who sits in his hide all day has come out to chase the moths that were crawling around my hand.
Has anyone had any problems with these insects? Thanks for reading!

 

[Allee Toler]

You're fine. Feed away. Leos are insectivores. As long as the moths are clean, mite free, parasite free, and not wild caught.

 

[lindsaydo]

Nice one Allee. Even though you already told me, other people can see it now
Hurray for Moths!

 

[Allee Toler]

I know. Hahah. I figured I'd reply anyways. =] Even though I already told you on FaceBook.

 

[CountGecko]

I've seen mine eat wax worm moths or at least try, I have to keep an eye out for wild moths that slip in so they wont eat those but its pretty entertaining watching them go after one. Wouldn't mind finding some safe ones to feed them.

 

[Hilde]

The easiest moths would be silkmoths since they don't fly.
Terri:

Anne:

And just for the fun of it, Phoenix:

Aidan:

As long as the moths are small enough and not a toxic species, they can be used for feeders. Flying moths could be a bit tricky since leopards (and fatties) don't really jump gracefully, and could hurt themselves in confined quarters with lots of furnishings. I'm also not too thrilled about escaped moths buzzing around my head at night, so I only use silkmoths.

 

[lindsaydo]

Silk moths eh?? May have to get's me some of them. I know it is a daft question, but what worms or caterpillars do they come from? Because no lizard shops from where I am from supply moths.

 

[Hilde]

I just raise the silkworms until they pupate, wait for the moths to emerge from the cocoons. The moths don't eat, so there's no need to find food for them. No gutloading also means using them sparingly since they use up any nutrients during their short life. I consider them treats, since I don't have a clue how nutritious they really are. All they moths do is mate, the males die soon afterward and the females live a bit longer to lay their eggs. This means you have at most a week to feed them off before they die.

I have no idea what species of silkmoths you might have available in Europe since there are a few species called silkmoths, but the ones here are Bombyx mori. They're the ones bred for centuries to produce silk. They've been selectively bred for silk production and have lost their flying ability which makes it easier to contain the moths. It also makes it easier for us