Leo licking up calcium power?

[mhinkle]

I usually feed Phoenix worms which eliminates the need for dusting, but the pet store was out so I grabbed up some mealworms. Dusted them and he maybe ate three or four, then just began licking up the calcium power from his bowl that had fallen off the worms. I have other Herps, but only one Leo. Never seen any of my beardies or cresties lapping up an calcium powder. Normal? The Phoenix worms I get are the legit ones, so I know there is no nutrition worries as to why he's doing this. Im not going to taste it. But maybe it has a sweet taste? I don't know. Hoping someone here has encountered this and has a solution or theory on it. Thanks guys.

[The Serpent Merchant]

That is normal. Some people will put a dish of powder in the Leo's cage just for that.

[Rorschach]

Completely normal. I too feed Phoenix worms on occasion and still leave a small bowl of calcium with my leos. They will eat it when the feel they need it. Smart little buggers

Most care sheets will actually call for the practice of leaving a small dish of calcium in with your gecko.

[gsarchie]

Some people will put a dish of powder in the Leo's cage just for that.

+1

I used to do this myself when I kept and bred leopards.

[mhinkle]

Sounds like a good idea. I've never heard of it but will try it. Will it even go bad, like spoil? And how large of a dish? I have a few extra meal worm dishes laying around.