Sinosauropteryx
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My first entry on Geckos Unlimited will be a post that I made last night but that I decided to delete afterward. It is more of a rant than something that could be posted in a public help forum anyway so it belongs here instead.
I realize that this entry may be publicized on the site's home page and/or community index page, so for anyone reading this, please know that this was not my intention. That said, please also know that no one is forcing you to read this entry so I reserve the right to remove any responsibilities for posting anything that readers may not want to read.
To potential readers: Please read at your own discretion. Thank you.
And now, on with the entry.
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OK I can see that some people may still not be aware of Ethan's stickied thread, which can be found here: Feeding Mealworms to Leopard Geckos...
Mealworms are the easiest feeders to keep and breed, and the most inexpensive, so if your leopard gecko is doing well enough to look healthy, then it is easy to assume that a mealworm staple is good enough for your leopard gecko.
However, the comparison between staples and their effects on the geckos themselves is what should matter when doing an accurate evaluation of that feeder's worth to the lizard you are giving it to. The benefits of a cricket staple are higher than those of a mealworm staple while the bad effects of a mealworm staple outweigh those of a cricket staple. That is what I care about.
There are times when "fine" just isn't good enough, and I wouldn't call doing something for the sake of ease or efficiency a good enough excuse to promote it. Mealworms are good for variety, and something to use when you have no other choice, but calling them a *good* staple is a bit of a joke if you ask me. An easy staple, but not a good one.
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And that is it.
@ IslaReina: This entry wasn't aimed directly at you, it was aimed at those who may have told you that feeding mealworms was a good idea and/or was beneficial to leopard geckos. I apologize if I offended you.
I realize that this entry may be publicized on the site's home page and/or community index page, so for anyone reading this, please know that this was not my intention. That said, please also know that no one is forcing you to read this entry so I reserve the right to remove any responsibilities for posting anything that readers may not want to read.
To potential readers: Please read at your own discretion. Thank you.
And now, on with the entry.
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OK I can see that some people may still not be aware of Ethan's stickied thread, which can be found here: Feeding Mealworms to Leopard Geckos...
IMHO these people are still rookies no matter how many years they have been breeding and/or keeping their lizards.
Mealworms are the easiest feeders to keep and breed, and the most inexpensive, so if your leopard gecko is doing well enough to look healthy, then it is easy to assume that a mealworm staple is good enough for your leopard gecko.
However, the comparison between staples and their effects on the geckos themselves is what should matter when doing an accurate evaluation of that feeder's worth to the lizard you are giving it to. The benefits of a cricket staple are higher than those of a mealworm staple while the bad effects of a mealworm staple outweigh those of a cricket staple. That is what I care about.
There are times when "fine" just isn't good enough, and I wouldn't call doing something for the sake of ease or efficiency a good enough excuse to promote it. Mealworms are good for variety, and something to use when you have no other choice, but calling them a *good* staple is a bit of a joke if you ask me. An easy staple, but not a good one.
--------------------SNIP--------------------
And that is it.
@ IslaReina: This entry wasn't aimed directly at you, it was aimed at those who may have told you that feeding mealworms was a good idea and/or was beneficial to leopard geckos. I apologize if I offended you.