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id like to know what lizards you can keep that do not have to be fe d crickets.
thanks
MeLoN

Almost any lizard that eats crickets can also eat mealworms, superworms, wax worms, silk worms and possibly earthworms and slugs. In fact, it's better to provide a variety of bugs (over time, not all at once) for your lizard. I have emerald swifts that get mealworms, wax worms and crickets.

If you want a lizard that doesn't need any insects, then the choices includes herbivorous lizards like iguanas, uromastyx (although they may need some bugs), and monkey-tail skinks.

Some bearded dragons will eat pelleted food or later in life switch over to an herbivorous diet.

Blue-tongued skinks are omnivores that are often happy to eat canned foods like low-fat dog food mixed with fruits and vegetables. I had a blue-tongued skink for several years that ate dog food, dragon pellets, fruit, and sometimes earthworms. He didn't need to eat any live foods, but he did go crazy for a big juicy nightcrawler. Made a mess, too.

crested geckos, gargoyle geckos, and leachianus all have a powder formula which is a complete diet that works extremely well, just mix with water