Crested Gecko Syringe Feeding Info and Video

Just like most crested gecko keepers, I get worried that my young cresties are not eating. Of course, you can monitor for feces in the enclosure..if they eat, they poo.

I used to rub a little food on the cresties' nose to see if it would lick it off.

After seeing a video of someone else doing this, I must agree that it is one of the best ways to make sure the young cresties are eating. From what I have seen so far, feeding like this frequently helps the cresties calm down too.

You can pick up a medicine syringe at any drug store (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, etc.).

I mix Pangea powder feed at a 1 part food mix to 3 part water when I feed with the syringe. For two reasons, (1) it is easier to get it into the syringe (2) higher water content is better incase they are dehydrated for some reason.

I posted the video on my instagram page at the following link:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQZIbkUhRng/

Just to clarify. I am not restraining the gecko and forcing a syringe into its mouth. I do a full enclosure clean twice a week and when the geckos are being moved, I offer food by putting the syringe full of Pangea Feuit Mix near the geckos mouth and dab a bit on its nose.They usually have a quick treat then go back in the freshened up enclosure.

It's always been my favorite method, much easier and cleaner than putting your finger in the food to get babies started :gj: