Chahoua Gecko Diet

Chahoua Gecko Diet Guide

Chahoua geckos (Mniarogekko chahoua) are omnivores with a diet similar to crested geckos in captivity — a combination of fruit-based CGD and live insects. However, Chahoua tend to be more insectivorous than crested geckos and often benefit from a higher proportion of live prey in their diet.

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Crested Gecko Diet (CGD) — The Staple Food

CGD powders provide a nutritionally complete, fruit-based meal that Chahoua accept well. Mix with water to a smooth paste and offer in a dish or on a magnetic feeding ledge at height.

Pangea Fruit Mix — highly palatable with a range of flavours. The Fig & Insect formula is particularly popular with Chahoua.
Repashy Crested Gecko MRP — a trusted, nutritionally complete formula suitable for Chahoua.
Gecko Nutrition — premium CGD carefully formulated for New Caledonian geckos including Chahoua.

Replace uneaten CGD every 24–48 hours to prevent spoilage.

Live Feeder Insects

Chahoua are more insectivorous than crested geckos and should be offered live prey regularly. Live feeding also provides important enrichment and stimulation.

Crickets — a staple feeder; gut-load well before offering and dust with calcium.
Dubia roaches — highly nutritious and easy to keep; an excellent staple feeder.
Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) — great calcium source; use regularly.
Locusts — a good occasional variety feeder.
Waxworms — high fat; use only as an occasional treat.

Always size feeders no wider than the space between your gecko’s eyes.

Supplements

Calcium without D3 — dust live feeders at every feeding.
Calcium with D3 — use 1–2 times per month if no UVB is provided.
Multivitamin — use once every 1–2 weeks.

Feeding Frequency

See our dedicated Chahoua Feeding Schedule for a full breakdown by age group including juveniles, sub-adults, adults and breeding females.

Water

Always provide a shallow dish of fresh water, changed every 1–2 days. Chahoua also drink droplets from misting, so a good misting routine is important.