Species Detail
Texas Banded Gecko
Geckos

Texas Banded Gecko

Coleonyx brevis

Habitat

Arid scrubland, rocky canyons, and desert flats with loose soil.

Range

Southwestern Texas, northern Mexico

Adult Size

3-4 in (8-10 cm)

Diet

Insects, spiders, small scorpions

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for Texas Banded Gecko and how to gut-load each one before feeding.

Crickets

Recommended Foods
Collard greensMustard greensDandelion greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashBell peppersHigh-quality commercial cricket gut load
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Silkworms

Recommended Foods
Fresh mulberry leaves or mulberry chow only.

Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Gut Loading Not Required

No gut loading required. Naturally high in calcium.