When does a gecko eat?

The gecko is a diurnal animal that feeds mainly in the daytime. It eats mainly insects such as grasshoppers and locusts, needing 1 to 2 feedings per day. But feeding frequency varies with environment; for example, in low temperatures the gecko’s metabolism slows and feeding frequency drops.

A gecko’s food intake is affected by weight, age, environment, and other factors. Generally, its intake is about 5 to 10 percent of its body weight.