Pangea vs Repashy: Which Food is Best?
Here at Gecko Fancy, we’ve had going on two decades to test out a variety of foods on the market. I’m personally someone that likes to test a variety of things, I don’t just stick to the “tried and true”, because just as our understanding of care has changed over the years, I think the best foods can change too. Of course, we’ll always have the top players, as of writing this, Pangea and Repashy. From taking care of thousands of geckos, I can confirm that each gecko has unique preferences and just looking at a crude analysis isn’t always the answer to which food is the best for you and your geckos. Let’s take a look at a comparison! Outside of price and general availability, we find that the best way to compare foods is by ingredients. Let’s compare the ingredient analysis of the Pangea and Repashy reptile diets: While they are each similar overall, here’s a breakdown of the key differences between the two: Protein Content Fat Content Fiber Content Moisture Content Ash Content Calcium (only specified in Repashy) Factors like the gecko’s species, age, and health, should be considered when selecting the most suitable diet. Additionally, you may need to supplement the diet with additional calcium or other nutrients as needed to ensure your reptile’s overall health. In addition to the commercialized diet, we feed black soldier fly larvae once per week to all of our geckos larger than 2 grams. We personally supplement all of our females with liquid calcium and find that the combination works perfectly. For us, we’ve found that the majority of our geckos prefer the Pangea diet overall. There are more flavor options and the addition of the insects in the diet provide a boost in feeding motivation in our experience. Every gecko is different, so what works for one gecko or one breeder, may not be the answer for you. We recommend experimenting with a variety of foods, but Pangea is the perfect place to start!