Reptiles that are herbivorous need to be fed on a daily basis. A reptile that looks healthy won’t have a thin appearance and the legs will be nicely filled out. If you have to miss one or even two days of feeding, it won’t cause any great harm, but do make sure the food is fresh and remove uneaten pieces that are wilted. The fresher the vegetable matter, the higher in nutrients it will be.

Insect eating reptiles should also be fed daily, but species feeding on rodents spend a lot of time digesting in between meals and the adults only need to eat a rat or mouse every 2 weeks or so. Some will need to eat every 10 days. If you have a pregnant female, she of course will need to be fed more often.