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Moistening the food lightly gives better results, and any uneaten portion should be removed from the enclosure within 24 hours to keep the crabitat clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for land hermit crabs (\u003cem\u003eCoenobita\u003c\/em\u003e species) as a dietary treat. 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Standard shipping applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan this replace my hermit crab's regular food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — it's a treat for variety and foraging, not a complete diet. Keep feeding a staple hermit crab food as the everyday base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoo Med's directions are written per feed rather than a weekly schedule; offer a small amount alongside the staple diet and remove uneaten food within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need to be rehydrated before feeding?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoo Med recommends moistening the food for optimal results, though it can also be offered dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's actually in the mix?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust three ingredients: dried apples, dried cranberries and dehydrated mango — no fillers or artificial additions listed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Default 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Store in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for crickets and most feeder insects kept in a cricket keeper or holding tub ahead of feeding. Not a substitute for dusting with calcium and vitamin supplements immediately before feeding — gut-loading and dusting do different jobs and this product only covers the first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by the manufacturer against defects in packaging. Standard shipping applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long does one block last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat depends on how many crickets you're holding and how quickly they eat through it — check daily and replace once it's gone or fouled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I still need to dust my crickets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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This 127 g (4.5 oz) tub suits a single juvenile's staple feeding as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24% minimum protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — well above the 16% of the Adult formula, matched to a juvenile's faster growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium-forward mineral base\u003c\/strong\u003e — calcium carbonate, dicalcium and monocalcium phosphate keep calcium ahead of phosphorus, working alongside a dusted-insect and UVB routine, not instead of one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilised Vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate holds up through pelleting better than plain ascorbic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive fermentation-product probiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Enterococcus faecium and Aspergillus oryzae fermentation products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e127 g (4.5 oz) resealable tub\u003c\/strong\u003e — works out to about $19.65 per 100 g at the current price; the 283 g tub runs cheaper per 100 g if you're feeding more than one dragon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127 g (4.5 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLife stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling \/ juvenile — under roughly 25 cm snout-to-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry pellet — moisten before serving, especially for younger dragons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.0% minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5% minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.0% maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.0% maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8–1.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5% minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium : Phosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 1.6:1 to 2.4:1 — calculated from the guaranteed analysis above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid (Vitamin C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 mg\/lb (60 mg\/kg) minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127 g (4.5 oz) — this listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$24.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$19.65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e283 g (10 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$51.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$18.36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 283 g tub is the better-value buy per 100 g if you're feeding a single dragon for the long haul or more than one juvenile at once; the 127 g suits trying the formula or keeping a single hatchling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull declaration, transcribed from the manufacturer in the order stated on pack:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Soybean Meal, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Dried Lima Beans, Rice Bran, Organic Ground Whole Wheat, Almond Hull Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Endive, Escarole, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Dried Dandelion Greens, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Brewer's Dried Yeast, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilised source of Vitamin C), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Selenite, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Methionine Complex, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulphate, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacin Supplement (source of Vitamin B3), D-Calcium Pantothenate (source of Vitamin B5), Copper Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Garlic Extract, Horseradish, Anise Extract, Juniper Extract, Cassia Bark Extract, Ginger Extract, Rosemary (flavour), Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains soy and wheat. No artificial colours appear in this declaration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer alongside gut-loaded live insects and chopped greens; pellets can be lightly moistened for younger dragons that won't take them dry. Move to the Adult formula once your dragon reaches roughly 25 cm snout-to-vent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e hatchling and juvenile bearded dragons, as a daily pelleted staple alongside gut-loaded insects, fresh greens and UVB exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e adult dragons, which don't need this formula's higher protein level and are better served by the Adult formula; other reptile species without checking their own requirements first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer undertakings. Standard shipping from Brisbane \/ North Lakes; no special freight handling required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy dragon won't eat dry pellets — what do I do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisten the pellets with water into a soft mash. 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This 283 g (10 oz) tub is the economical size — better cost per 100 g than the 127 g tub — for a household running through pellets faster, whether that's one hungry juvenile or several.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24% minimum protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — well above the 16% of the Adult formula, matched to a juvenile's faster growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium-forward mineral base\u003c\/strong\u003e — calcium carbonate, dicalcium and monocalcium phosphate keep calcium ahead of phosphorus, working alongside a dusted-insect and UVB routine, not instead of one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilised Vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate holds up through pelleting better than plain ascorbic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive fermentation-product probiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Enterococcus faecium and Aspergillus oryzae fermentation products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e283 g (10 oz) resealable tub\u003c\/strong\u003e — about $18.36 per 100 g at the current price, cheaper per gram than the 127 g tub's $19.65.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e283 g (10 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLife stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling \/ juvenile — under roughly 25 cm snout-to-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry pellet — moisten before serving, especially for younger dragons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.0% minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5% minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.0% maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.0% maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8–1.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5% minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium : Phosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 1.6:1 to 2.4:1 — calculated from the guaranteed analysis above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid (Vitamin C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 mg\/lb (60 mg\/kg) minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per 100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127 g (4.5 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$24.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$19.65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e283 g (10 oz) — this listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$51.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$18.36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo for this 283 g tub if you're feeding a single dragon long-term or more than one juvenile at once — it's the cheaper option per 100 g. The 127 g tub suits trying the formula first or a single hatchling that won't get through a large tub before its best-before date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull declaration, transcribed from the manufacturer in the order stated on pack:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Soybean Meal, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Dried Lima Beans, Rice Bran, Organic Ground Whole Wheat, Almond Hull Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Endive, Escarole, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Dried Dandelion Greens, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Brewer's Dried Yeast, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilised source of Vitamin C), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Selenite, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Methionine Complex, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulphate, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacin Supplement (source of Vitamin B3), D-Calcium Pantothenate (source of Vitamin B5), Copper Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Garlic Extract, Horseradish, Anise Extract, Juniper Extract, Cassia Bark Extract, Ginger Extract, Rosemary (flavour), Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains soy and wheat. No artificial colours appear in this declaration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer alongside gut-loaded live insects and chopped greens; pellets can be lightly moistened for younger dragons that won't take them dry. Move to the Adult formula once your dragon reaches roughly 25 cm snout-to-vent. 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This 127 g (4.5 oz) tub is sized for a single dragon's ongoing staple feeding, moistened and offered alongside fresh greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower protein than the Juvenile formula\u003c\/strong\u003e — 16% minimum, matched to an adult's slower growth so pellets support condition rather than pushing unnecessary weight gain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium-forward mineral base\u003c\/strong\u003e — calcium carbonate, dicalcium and monocalcium phosphate keep calcium ahead of phosphorus, working alongside (not instead of) a dusted-insect and UVB routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilised Vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate holds up through pelleting better than plain ascorbic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive fermentation-product probiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Enterococcus faecium and Aspergillus oryzae fermentation products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e127 g (4.5 oz) resealable tub\u003c\/strong\u003e — works out to about $19.65 per 100 g at the current price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127 g (4.5 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLife stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult — roughly 25 cm snout-to-vent and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry pellet — moisten before serving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0% minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5% minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0% maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.0% maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8–1.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4% minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium : Phosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 2:1 to 3:1 — calculated from the guaranteed analysis above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid (Vitamin C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 mg\/lb (60 mg\/kg) minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull declaration, transcribed from the manufacturer in the order stated on pack:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuncured Alfalfa Meal, Dried Lima Beans, Rice Bran, Organic Ground Whole Wheat, Organic Soybean Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Endive, Escarole, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Dried Dandelion Greens, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Brewer's Dried Yeast, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilised source of Vitamin C), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Selenite, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Methionine Complex, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulphate, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Niacin Supplement (source of Vitamin B3), D-Calcium Pantothenate (source of Vitamin B5), Copper Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Garlic Extract, Horseradish, Anise Extract, Juniper Extract, Cassia Bark Extract, Ginger Extract, Rosemary (flavour), Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains soy and wheat. No artificial colours appear in this declaration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisten pellets with water to form a soft mash — most dragons take the softened pellet far more readily than the dry form. Offer daily as the staple alongside a majority-greens salad; for an adult, live insects become the occasional treat rather than a daily component. Moving a dragon over from the Juvenile formula works best mixed in gradually over a week or two rather than switched in one sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e adult bearded dragons, roughly 25 cm and up, as a daily pelleted staple alongside fresh greens and UVB exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e hatchling or juvenile dragons, whose higher protein needs are better met by the Juvenile formula; other reptile species without checking their own protein and calcium requirements first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer undertakings. 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Not a complete or balanced diet on its own — use it as part of a varied feeding routine with appropriate calcium and vitamin supplementation, not as the sole food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a few grasshoppers as part of the diet, or as a treat two to three times a week. Discard any uneaten portion after 24 hours. Refrigerate after opening. Best-before date and batch code are printed on the base of the can rather than published on Exo Terra's website — check the can itself before feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA staple canned or dried feeder insect, with this can used as an occasional treat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA calcium or multivitamin reptile supplement, dusted onto feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding tongs — wiggling canned insects triggers a stronger hunting response in movement-focused feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the standard consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. 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The 34 g can stores on the shelf until opened, with none of the escape risk, smell or daily upkeep of a live insect colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — grasshoppers (\u003cem\u003ePhymateus saxosus\u003c\/em\u003e), nothing else in the can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooked, not raw\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cooking process softens the exoskeleton and breaks down collagen, which Exo Terra states makes the insects easier to digest than a live equivalent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-stable until opened\u003c\/strong\u003e — no live culture to feed, gas or lose to escapees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXL size\u003c\/strong\u003e — the largest grasshopper in Exo Terra's Wild canned range, sized for bigger insectivores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e34 g can\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single-can portion, easy to split across several feeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 g (1.2 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrasshoppers (\u003cem\u003ePhymateus saxosus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74.7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrude fibre, ash, calcium and phosphorus content, and country of manufacture, are not published by Exo Terra for this product — we haven't estimated them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for — and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to larger insect, snail and shrimp-eating reptiles, turtles, amphibians, fish and birds — bearded dragons, larger monitors, big skinks and similar insectivores. Not a complete or balanced diet on its own: use it as part of a varied feeding routine alongside a staple feeder, with any calcium or vitamin supplementation your species needs, rather than as the sole food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a few grasshoppers as part of the diet, or as a treat two to three times a week. Discard any uneaten portion after 24 hours. Refrigerate after opening. 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Ships standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder, for dusting before serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding tongs, for portion control and a natural hunting response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA staple pellet or livefood diet suited to your species, alongside this as a treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this as my reptile's main food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's designed as a treat or diet variety item two to three times a week rather than a full diet — most species still need a staple food alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to refrigerate it before opening?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the can is shelf-stable unopened. 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Mixed with hot water it sets into a soft gel that can be cubed, rolled or tong-fed, and Arcadia recommends it can make up to 60% of the diet for suitable insectivorous species, alongside live feeder insects for the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole insect base\u003c\/strong\u003e - led by black soldier fly larvae, beetle, mealworm and shrimp rather than a single protein source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSets into a gel\u003c\/strong\u003e - mix with hot water and it firms up, ready to cut into cubes or roll into balls for tong-feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreezes in batches\u003c\/strong\u003e - make up a larger mix, portion it and freeze, then thaw what you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-food extras\u003c\/strong\u003e - carrot, banana, papaya, apple, dandelion, hibiscus and alfalfa sit alongside the insect protein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProbiotic and rosemary extract included\u003c\/strong\u003e - supports gut health and helps preserve the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e by Arcadia Reptile, who also make the UV-B and heat lighting used alongside insectivore setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranscribed exactly as declared by Arcadia, in the manufacturer's stated order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Soldier Fly Larvae, Brown Rice Flour, Beetle, Protein Powder, Calcium Carbonate, Mealworm, Shrimp, Carrot, Banana, Mineral Powder, Papaya, Coconut Milk, Locust Bean Gum, Blood Powder, Apple, Dandelion, Hibiscus, Alfalfa, Honey, Bee Pollen, Spirulina Powder, Probiotic, Rosemary Extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fats and oils\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude ash\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCalcium and phosphorus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by Arcadia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArcadia states InsectiGold is fortified with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and full-spectrum carotenoids, but does not publish exact vitamin dosages on its own product page, so we have not reproduced a figure here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePreparing and feeding it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix the powder with hot water in a bowl and leave it to set into a gel. Once firm, cut it into cubes, roll it into balls, or tong-feed it directly. A larger batch can be made ahead, portioned and frozen, then thawed as needed. Arcadia's own feeding programme lists it as suitable for up to 60% of the diet for the species below, with gut-loaded live insects making up the remainder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e bearded dragons, many chameleon species, some monitor lizards, agamids, ground and leopard geckos, water and frilled dragons, tokay and house geckos, anoles, small skinks, and some insectivorous amphibians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e strict carnivores or species that won't take a gel or paste food. It is also not a substitute for a dedicated calcium and D3 supplement - Arcadia hasn't published a calcium or phosphorus figure for InsectiGold, so keep dusting live feeder insects with your usual supplement rather than relying on this alone for calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pouch resealed in a cool, dry place. Made-up gel can be frozen in portions and thawed as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a consumable food product this doesn't carry a manufacturer warranty term. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply regardless of anything stated or not stated on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat species can I feed Arcadia InsectiGold to?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsectivorous reptiles and amphibians, including bearded dragons, many chameleons, some monitor lizards, agamids, geckos, water and frilled dragons, and small skinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I prepare it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix the powder with hot water to a soft gel, let it set, then cut it into cubes or roll it into balls for tong-feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I freeze it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Make up a batch, portion it, freeze, and thaw what you need for each feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes InsectiGold replace my calcium supplement?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Arcadia hasn't published a calcium or phosphorus figure for this product, so continue dusting live feeder insects with a dedicated calcium and D3 supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much of the diet can InsectiGold make up?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArcadia's feeding programme lists it at up to 60% of the diet for suitable species, with the remainder made up of gut-loaded live insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArcadia InsectiGold is made in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Arcadia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":55242162995491,"sku":"AA3099","price":50.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/arcadia-insect-gold-300g-3001259-1600.jpg?v=1781837182"},{"product_id":"black-soldier-fly-larvae-100g","title":"Black Soldier Fly Larvae 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe one feeder insect that brings its own calcium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack soldier fly larvae (\u003cem\u003eHermetia illucens\u003c\/em\u003e) are supplied live in a 100 g tub. Among common feeder insects they are the exception: crickets, mealworms and superworms are all calcium-poor, while black soldier fly larvae carry more calcium than phosphorus. They suit bearded dragons, geckos, skinks, frogs, turtles and other small to medium insectivores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeepers size feeders by a rule of thumb: a feeder should be no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. Judge width, not length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo wide risks choking and impaction. Too small and the animal spends more energy hunting than it gains from eating. These larvae are soft-bodied and slow-moving, which makes them a forgiving choice for young animals still learning to strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a 100 g tub. Buy what your collection will get through in a fortnight rather than stockpiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost juveniles are fed daily and most adults every second or third day. Offer these as part of a rotation rather than as a sole diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished figures put the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of black soldier fly larvae at about 2.5:1 — calcium-dominant, where nearly every other feeder insect runs the other way. That imbalance is the direct cause of metabolic bone disease in reptiles fed unsupplemented insects, so a feeder that corrects for it is worth knowing about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure moves with rearing substrate. A review of published analyses recorded calcium anywhere from 1.2 to 35.7 g\/kg, so treat 2.5:1 as indicative rather than fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearchers who fed these larvae to leopard geckos concluded it is not yet settled whether they supply enough calcium unsupplemented, and advised feeding a variety of insects. Follow that advice rather than treating one feeder as complete nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGut-loading and dusting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack soldier fly larvae are usually offered without dusting, which is the main reason keepers choose them. They also do not need gut-loading the way crickets do — the calcium is in the body, not in the gut contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep dusting the rest of your feeder rotation. If your animal has no UVB, or is growing, gravid or recovering, discuss the overall diet with a reptile vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them alive at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tub at cool room temperature, out of direct sun, with the lid ventilated. Do not refrigerate them — unlike mealworms, sustained cold kills them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey need no feeding for the life of the tub. If they darken and pupate into small dark flies they are still safe to offer, though most animals prefer them as larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for bearded dragons, geckos, skinks, water dragons, frogs, turtles and insect-eating birds and fish, at a size matched to the animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable as a sole diet for any animal, and not a substitute for UVB or for veterinary advice on an animal showing signs of calcium deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove uneaten larvae from an enclosure at the end of the day — they burrow into substrate and are easily lost. Wash hands after handling feeders and cleaning tubs, and keep the tub closed and out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — for the rest of your feeder rotation, which needs it even though these do not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — offer larvae without your fingers becoming part of the feeding response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-cricket-block\"\u003eZoo Med Cricket Block\u003c\/a\u003e — for gut-loading the crickets you feed alongside these.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive arrival and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive feeders are supplied for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I still need to dust black soldier fly larvae with calcium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not. Black soldier fly larvae have a published calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of about 2.5:1, so they are generally fed undusted, unlike crickets and mealworms which should always be dusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan black soldier fly larvae be the only feeder I use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Research feeding these larvae to leopard geckos recommended a varied insect diet rather than relying on a single feeder, and calcium content varies with how the larvae were reared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I keep black soldier fly larvae in the fridge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Unlike mealworms, they should not be refrigerated. Keep them at cool room temperature with ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size feeder is safe for my reptile?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a feeder no wider than the gap between your animal's eyes. This is the standard rule of thumb keepers use to avoid choking and impaction, and it applies to every feeder insect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242213654819,"sku":"AA3800","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/BSFL__81733.1532654224.1280.1280__22599.1532655533.jpg?v=1786075600"},{"product_id":"mice-xl-jumbo","title":"Mice XL Jumbo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe largest frozen feeder mouse we stock, sized for bigger adult snakes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mice XL Jumbo are whole frozen adult mice at the top of the feeder mouse size ladder. Each pack is a single mouse, sold frozen and ready to thaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLargest size on the ladder\u003c\/strong\u003e — XL jumbo sits at the top of the feeder mouse size range, typically 30–45 g and up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole animal, single ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — nothing added, nothing removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen, not live\u003c\/strong\u003e — no feeding-response risk to your reptile and nothing to house or care for before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — graded to the XL jumbo class so portions stay predictable as you plan feeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen whole prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL Jumbo (extra-large adult)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–45 g and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mouse per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger adult snakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize grading and choosing the right feeder\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeder mice are graded by size, not age alone. A common rule of thumb is to choose a mouse close to the widest part of the reptile's body — go smaller if you're unsure, since undersized prey is safer than oversized prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mice-pinkies\"\u003ePinkie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling snakes, small juvenile lizards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuzzie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5–5.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYoung hatchlings stepping up from pinkie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing juveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mice-weaners\"\u003eWeaner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–15 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-adult snakes and larger juveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult corn snakes, smaller adult pythons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXL Jumbo (this product)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–45 g and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger adult snakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese weight bands are the widely used industry standard for feeder mouse grading and are a guide, not a guarantee — individual animals vary, and at the jumbo end especially, weight can run higher than the range shown. We currently stock pinkie, weaner and XL jumbo; ask in-store if you need fuzzie, hopper or standard adult sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% whole mouse, frozen. No additives, colours, preservatives or fillers — this is an intact animal, not a formulated food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA guaranteed analysis (crude protein, fat, fibre, moisture, ash) is not published for whole-prey items the way it is for manufactured pellets or flakes, because there is no manufacturer formulation to declare. Whole prey supplies muscle, organ, bone and fur in natural proportions, which is the basis of a whole-prey feeding diet for carnivorous reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e larger adult snakes that need a bigger feed than a standard adult mouse provides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e hatchlings, juveniles or smaller adult reptiles — an XL jumbo is oversized for them and increases the risk of regurgitation. Step down the ladder above instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to thaw and store\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen until you're ready to feed. Because of the larger size, allow extra time to thaw: a sealed bag in the fridge overnight, or room-temperature water changed every 10–15 minutes until soft all the way through the body — never a microwave, which cooks prey unevenly. Warm the thawed mouse in warm water for a few minutes before offering it, as many reptiles respond better to a warm feed. Never refreeze a thawed mouse — feed it the same day or discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling and hygiene\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreat frozen prey like raw meat: thaw it separately from human food, wash your hands and any tongs or containers after handling, and disinfect the thawing area. Discard any uneaten thawed prey rather than offering it to another animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-plastic-feeding-tongs\"\u003eZoo Med Plastic Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — essential at this size for safe handling, and lets you add a little movement to trigger a feeding response.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a frozen product and ships and is stored frozen. There's no manufacturer warranty on a food item as such — the consumer guarantee under Australian Consumer Law that the product is of acceptable quality and matches its description still applies. Transfer it to your own freezer as soon as it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many mice come in a pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne mouse per pack, sold individually so you can buy exactly the number of feeds you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size reptile is an XL jumbo mouse for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarger adult snakes whose body width matches or exceeds a standard adult mouse — check against the size table above before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze a thawed XL jumbo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Once it's thawed, feed it the same day or discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I feed an XL jumbo mouse or move to rats?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat depends on your snake's species and size rather than the mouse alone — if you're unsure, ask our team before stepping up to a different prey animal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frozen Food","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242214048035,"sku":"AA3797","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/xb_mouse__16837.1415659141.1280.1280__00198.1415659178.1280.1280__35293.1466683171.1280.1280__13703.1466683757.jpg?v=1786067128"},{"product_id":"extra-small-crickets","title":"Extra Small Crickets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe smallest cricket most hatchlings can actually catch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra small crickets are supplied live and sized for hatchling and young juvenile insectivores — baby geckos, young bearded dragons, small skinks, froglets and dart frogs. If your animal has just started feeding and is missing or refusing larger crickets, this is usually the grade to drop back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rule keepers use is that a feeder should be no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. Width is what matters, not length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a hatchling that gap is only a few millimetres, which rules out most of the cricket range. Too wide risks choking and impaction in a very small animal; too small and a growing hatchling burns more energy chasing than it gains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA general guide to the grades keepers use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypically suits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinhead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewly hatched geckos, froglets, dart frogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra small\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling and young juvenile geckos, dragons, skinks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing juveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-adults and small adults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult dragons, water dragons, larger skinks and frogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove up a grade once your animal takes these easily and the gap between its eyes has clearly outgrown them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHatchlings are usually fed daily, and small animals eat more often than their size suggests. Most keepers offer what the animal will take in ten to fifteen minutes, then remove the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy about a week's worth at a time. Crickets are short-lived and losses in the tub climb quickly beyond that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrickets are calcium-poor and phosphorus-rich, and that imbalance is the direct cause of metabolic bone disease in captive reptiles. A published analysis of feeder black field crickets (\u003cem\u003eGryllus bimaculatus\u003c\/em\u003e) measured calcium at 1.4 g\/kg of dry matter against phosphorus at 8.5 g\/kg — a ratio of roughly 0.17:1, where insectivores need closer to 2:1 in favour of calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gap does the most harm at this stage. Hatchlings are laying down skeleton at their fastest rate, so undusted crickets cost a young animal more than they cost an adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGut-loading and dusting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo both, and do not rely on gut-loading alone. In the same study, gut-loading lifted the ratio only to about 0.4:1 — still well short — and the crickets began shedding that calcium as soon as the calcium-rich food was removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGut-load the crickets for 24 to 48 hours, dust with calcium immediately before offering, and feed them out promptly. Use calcium with D3 where the animal has no UVB, and plain calcium where good UVB is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them alive at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in a ventilated container at room temperature, out of direct sun, with egg carton for surface area. Crickets suffocate in crowded, damp tubs faster than they starve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a gut-load block or fresh vegetable for moisture rather than an open water dish, which crickets this size drown in. Remove dead ones daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for hatchling and juvenile geckos, bearded dragons, skinks, froglets, dart frogs, and small insectivorous fish and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for adult animals, which cannot get enough from a feeder this size. Not suitable as a sole diet, and not suitable fed undusted to any growing animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrickets will bite a sleeping or torpid reptile. Remove every uneaten cricket before lights out — this matters most with hatchlings, which are least able to defend themselves. Keep the tub closed; crickets escape readily and are noisy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — the dusting step that makes crickets safe to feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-cricket-block\"\u003eZoo Med Cricket Block\u003c\/a\u003e — gut-load and moisture in one, with no drowning risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — useful for targeted feeding of small animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive arrival and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive feeders are supplied for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size cricket is safe for a hatchling gecko?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a cricket no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. For most hatchling geckos that means pinhead or extra small crickets, moving up a grade as the animal grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs gut-loading enough, or do I have to dust as well?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust as well. Published work on feeder crickets found gut-loading raised the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio only to about 0.4:1, short of the roughly 2:1 insectivores need, and the calcium was lost again once the gut-load was removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy are my crickets dying in the tub?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually crowding, damp or heat. Crickets need ventilation, dry conditions, room temperature and cardboard surface area to spread out on; they die faster in a sealed humid container than from lack of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan extra small crickets be my hatchling's only food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Feed a varied insect diet and dust with calcium, because crickets alone are calcium-poor and will not support healthy bone growth in a young reptile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242227974435,"sku":"BA8947","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/extra-small-crickets-3002365-1600.jpg?v=1781839309"},{"product_id":"superworms-50g","title":"Superworms 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe largest single tub, for a rotation you run to a schedule.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperworms (\u003cem\u003eZophobas morio\u003c\/em\u003e) supplied live in a 50 g tub. This is the size for a keeper who has already decided where superworms sit in the diet — two or three animals, fed on a set day, as the rich item in an otherwise leaner rotation. If you are still deciding, start smaller; a tub this size rewards a routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeepers size feeders by a widely used rule of thumb: a feeder should be no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. Measure the animal, not the worm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery superworm tub holds the same single larval grade, so buying a bigger tub never gets you a bigger or smaller worm. Where the eye-gap check fails, the answer is a different insect — a feeder wider than that gap risks choking and impaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 50 g tub is about a month of fortnightly feeds across two or three medium lizards. Across one animal it is too much: the tub will outlast the sensible feeding rate and you will end up with beetles rather than feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number that matters most is calcium. A peer-reviewed analysis of the species reports calcium at 31.9 to 70.8 mg per 100 g of dry matter against phosphorus at 562.9 to 564.9 mg — a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of roughly 0.06:1 to 0.13:1, where an insectivore needs closer to 2:1 the other way round. That deficit, fed unsupplemented, is the direct route to metabolic bone disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same analysis reports crude fat at 35.0 to 43.6 percent of dry matter. Rich enough to be useful for a poor feeder or an animal recovering condition, and rich enough that a rotation is the right way to use a tub this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGut-loading and dusting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGut-load for 24 to 48 hours on a calcium-rich food, then dust with calcium immediately before offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe window is narrow, and it matters more with a larger tub. A veterinary study that gut-loaded superworms on a high-calcium cricket feed measured a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of 1.46 at day two, falling to 0.67 by day seven as the calcium passed through. Decant the portion for this feed into a separate container, gut-load and dust that, and leave the rest of the tub on plain bedding until its turn. Use calcium with D3 where the animal has no UVB; where UVB is good, plain calcium is usually the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them alive at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tub at room temperature, out of direct sun, with the lid ventilated. Never refrigerate superworms — unlike mealworms they do not tolerate cold, and a night in the fridge will kill a tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver a month of holding, ventilation and moisture control do the work. Use bran or oat bedding, add a slice of carrot or potato and replace it before it moulds, and pick out any dead or blackened worms as you go so the rest of the tub keeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for adult and larger juvenile bearded dragons, blue-tongue skinks, water dragons, monitors, larger geckos and turtles — particularly a small collection fed on a schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for hatchlings or small juveniles, where the size and hard outer shell are a real impaction risk. Not suitable as a staple for any species, and not the right buy for a single pet, where the tub will spoil or pupate before it is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperworms have strong mandibles and will bite. Offer them with tongs rather than fingers, and never leave uneaten worms loose overnight with a sleeping or torpid animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tub closed and out of reach of children, and wash hands after handling feeders or their containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — the supplement that fixes the ratio above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — the sensible way to offer a feeder that bites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/large-woodies\"\u003eLarge Woodies\u003c\/a\u003e — the leaner everyday feeder to rotate superworms against.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/superworms-40g\"\u003eSuperworms 40 g\u003c\/a\u003e — a step down for one or two animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/superworms-100g\"\u003eSuperworms 100 g\u003c\/a\u003e — the bulk tub for a larger collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive arrival and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive feeders are supplied for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShould I gut-load the whole 50 g tub at once?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Gut-loaded calcium peaks at around 48 hours and has largely passed through by day seven, so gut-load only the portion you are about to feed and leave the rest of the tub on plain bran bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long will a 50 g tub of superworms keep at home?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral weeks at room temperature in a ventilated tub with bran bedding and fresh vegetable for moisture, provided dead worms are removed as they appear. They cannot be refrigerated to extend that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy have some of my superworms curled up and gone still?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superworm that separates from the group, curls into a C shape and stops moving is pupating into a darkling beetle. It is a normal response to isolation, not illness, and the beetle is no longer useful as a feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre superworms safe for a juvenile bearded dragon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for hatchlings or small juveniles. Superworms are supplied in one large grade with a hard outer shell, so wait until the worm is narrower than the gap between the dragon's eyes and use smaller insects until then.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242228007203,"sku":"BA8948","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/superworm__76393.1728602787_68b2ebe4-9353-4958-853f-616c70ff59ca.jpg?v=1786067214"},{"product_id":"dubia-roach-extra-large","title":"Dubia Roach Extra Large","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive feeders for reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese live dubia roaches are a nutritious, active feeder for reptiles, amphibians and other insectivores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive, active feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in natural protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut-load and dust before feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep cool and ventilated; gut-load and dust with supplement before offering to your pet. Our North Lakes team can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e BA9099\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20262502\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live Foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live feeder insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dubia roaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reptiles and amphibians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Live Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242228334883,"sku":"BA9099","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/00A0226_copy__14361.1449109074.1280.1280__28761.1457519528.1280.1280__77925.1488525009.1280.1280__31907.1532577090_9a240385-416b-496e-936f-8ae3c4d11b6c.jpg?v=1786067216"},{"product_id":"superworms-20g","title":"Superworms 20g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe small tub, matched to how often superworms should actually be fed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperworms (\u003cem\u003eZophobas morio\u003c\/em\u003e) are supplied live in a 20 g tub. This is the size for one animal using superworms as an occasional feeder — a treat, a way to tempt a lizard back onto food after a shed, or a change from crickets and roaches. It is deliberately small, because superworms are not a feeder you want to be getting through quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeepers size feeders by a rule of thumb: a feeder should be no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. Judge width, not length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperworms come at one larval size, and it is a large one. There is no smaller superworm grade — if these are wider than your animal's eye gap, choose a different feeder rather than a smaller pack. Too wide risks choking and impaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne tub, one animal, used sparingly. If you are getting through a 20 g tub in a few days, superworms are almost certainly making up too much of the diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA useful check: superworms should be the feeder your animal is pleased to see, not the one it expects. If you feed several animals or run superworms in a regular rotation, the larger tubs work out better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperworms are rich, and that is the whole point of them. A published review of the species reports crude fat between 35.0 and 43.6 percent of dry matter — high enough that a superworm will tempt an animal that has turned its nose up at everything else, and high enough that a steady diet of them puts weight on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also strongly calcium-poor. The same review reports calcium at 31.9 to 70.8 mg per 100 g of dry matter against phosphorus at roughly 563 mg per 100 g — a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of about 0.06:1 to 0.13:1, where an insectivore needs closer to 2:1 in the other direction. Undusted, that shortfall causes metabolic bone disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGut-loading and dusting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGut-load for 24 to 48 hours on a calcium-rich food, dust with calcium immediately before offering, and feed out promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA veterinary study that gut-loaded superworms on a high-calcium cricket feed recorded a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of 1.47:1 at 48 hours, with calcium falling from about 0.95 percent of dry matter at day two to 0.43 percent by day seven. Gut-loading works, but it fades — feed the worms while it counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a tub this size it is easy to tip a few worms into a container, shake with powder and offer straight away. Use calcium with D3 where the animal has no UVB; where good UVB is provided, plain calcium is usually the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them alive at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tub at room temperature, out of direct sun, with the lid ventilated. Do not refrigerate superworms — unlike mealworms, they do not tolerate the cold and a night in the fridge will kill them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd bran or oat bedding and a slice of carrot or potato for moisture, replaced before it moulds. A tub this size should be fed out well before pupation becomes a question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for a single adult or larger juvenile bearded dragon, blue-tongue skink, water dragon, monitor, larger gecko or turtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for hatchlings or small juveniles, where the size and hard outer shell are a genuine impaction risk. Not suitable as a staple, and not suitable for an animal already carrying too much weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperworms have strong mandibles and will bite. Offer them with tongs rather than fingers, and remove any that are not taken rather than leaving them loose with a torpid animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tub closed and out of reach of children, and wash hands after handling feeders or cleaning containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — essential with a feeder this calcium-poor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — the sensible way to offer a feeder that bites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/large-woodies\"\u003eLarge Woodies\u003c\/a\u003e — a leaner everyday feeder to build the diet around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/superworms-100g\"\u003eSuperworms 100 g\u003c\/a\u003e — the bulk tub, for several animals or a regular rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive arrival and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive feeders are supplied for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is the 20 g tub different from the larger ones?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in quantity. The 20 g tub suits one animal fed superworms occasionally; the 40 g, 50 g and 100 g tubs suit several animals or a regular rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often can I feed my lizard superworms?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat them as an occasional feeder rather than a daily one. With crude fat between 35 and 44 percent of dry matter, superworms fed routinely will put weight on an animal that should be eating leaner insects and greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I keep superworms in the fridge like mealworms?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Superworms do not tolerate refrigeration and will die. Keep them at room temperature in a ventilated tub with bran bedding and a piece of vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo superworms bite?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They have strong mandibles, so offer them with feeding tongs rather than fingers and remove any left uneaten in the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242236756259,"sku":"AA3710","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/superworm__76393.1728602787.jpg?v=1786067214"},{"product_id":"mealworms-50g","title":"Mealworms 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy, easy-to-store feeder for one or two animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms (\u003cem\u003eTenebrio molitor\u003c\/em\u003e) are supplied live in a 50 g tub. They do not jump, do not climb smooth sides and do not chirp, which makes them the least troublesome feeder to keep in a household. This size suits a single reptile or a small collection using mealworms as part of a rotation rather than as the main feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rule keepers use is that a feeder should be no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. Width is the measure, not length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms are supplied at standard feeder size and suit juvenile to adult geckos, skinks, bearded dragons and similar insectivores. They are not a hatchling feeder: the hard outer shell is more of an obstacle for a very small animal than the size alone suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 50 g tub is sized for one or two animals over a couple of weeks, or as an occasional feeder in a larger collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause mealworms keep far longer than crickets when refrigerated, the smaller tub is less about turnover and more about how much of the diet you intend mealworms to be. Most keepers offer them a few times a week alongside other feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms are among the most calcium-poor feeders in common use. A veterinary study measured calcium in unsupplemented mealworms at 0.04 to 0.06 percent of dry matter, giving a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of roughly 0.05 to 0.08 to 1 — that is somewhere between thirteen and twenty times more phosphorus than calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsectivores need the ratio the other way round, closer to 2:1 in favour of calcium. Fed undusted, mealworms are a direct route to metabolic bone disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also high in fat and heavy in chitin, the hard outer shell, so they are a supporting feeder rather than a staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGut-loading and dusting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGut-load the mealworms for 24 to 48 hours on a calcium-rich food, then dust with a calcium supplement immediately before offering and feed them out promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse calcium with D3 for animals kept without UVB. Where good UVB is provided, plain calcium is usually the better choice. Dusting sticks poorly to a smooth mealworm, so shake them in a tub with the powder rather than sprinkling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them alive at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms are the one common feeder that stores well cold. Kept in the refrigerator at around 8 to 10 degrees they slow almost to a stop and will keep for several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring them out for a few hours each week at room temperature with a slice of carrot or potato so they can feed and take up moisture, then return them to the cold. At room temperature they will pupate into beetles within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for juvenile and adult leopard geckos, bearded dragons, skinks, water dragons, turtles and insectivorous birds and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for hatchlings and very small animals, where the hard shell is a genuine impaction risk. Not suitable as a staple diet, given the fat content and the calcium deficit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms can bite, and a mealworm swallowed by a cold or unwell animal may not be digested promptly. Feed only to animals warm enough to digest, and remove uneaten worms rather than leaving them to burrow into substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash hands after handling feeders and keep the tub closed and out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — essential with a feeder this calcium-poor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — useful for offering mealworms individually rather than loose in the enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mealworms-100g\"\u003eLive Mealworms 100 g\u003c\/a\u003e — the larger tub, for multiple animals or regular feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive arrival and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive feeders are supplied for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I keep mealworms in the fridge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mealworms stored at around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius go dormant and keep for several weeks. Warm them for a few hours weekly with a piece of carrot or potato so they can feed, then return them to the refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo mealworms need to be dusted with calcium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways. Unsupplemented mealworms have a measured calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of about 0.05 to 0.08 to 1, far short of the roughly 2:1 that insectivorous reptiles require.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan mealworms be my gecko's only food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Mealworms are high in fat, heavy in chitin and very calcium-poor, so they should form part of a varied insect diet rather than a staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy mealworms have turned into beetles. Are they still usable?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beetles are safe but most reptiles refuse them. Pupation is a sign the tub has been kept too warm; refrigeration prevents it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242242326819,"sku":"AA3531","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/00A0259_copy__15754.1449109327.1280.1280__66352.1532655657.1280.1280__61449.1746405448.jpg?v=1786067214"},{"product_id":"mealworms-100g","title":"Mealworms 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe larger tub, for keepers feeding more than one animal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms (\u003cem\u003eTenebrio molitor\u003c\/em\u003e) are supplied live in a 100 g tub. This is the size for a multi-animal collection, a group of growing juveniles, or a keeper who feeds mealworms on a regular rotation and would rather restock monthly than weekly. Refrigerated, a tub this size keeps long enough to justify buying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rule keepers use is that a feeder should be no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. Width, not length, is what decides whether a feeder is safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms come at standard feeder size and suit juvenile through adult geckos, skinks, dragons and turtles. They are not a hatchling feeder — the hard outer shell makes them harder work than their size suggests for a very small animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 100 g tub is aimed at collections rather than single pets. If you keep one gecko, the 50 g tub will usually be finished before this one would be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudge it by how much of the diet mealworms make up. Because they are fatty and calcium-poor, they should be one feeder among several — so even in a larger collection, a 100 g tub is generally a month's supply rather than a fortnight's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworms are among the most calcium-poor feeders in common use. A veterinary study measured calcium in unsupplemented mealworms at 0.04 to 0.06 percent of dry matter, a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of roughly 0.05 to 0.08 to 1 — thirteen to twenty times more phosphorus than calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsectivores need that ratio reversed, nearer 2:1 in favour of calcium. Fed undusted, mealworms lead directly to metabolic bone disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying in bulk makes this more important, not less. The larger the tub, the easier it is to let mealworms quietly become the default feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGut-loading and dusting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGut-load for 24 to 48 hours on a calcium-rich food, dust with calcium immediately before offering, and feed promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a tub this size, decant only what you need into a separate container to dust. Dusting the whole tub wastes supplement and fouls the bedding. Powder does not cling well to a smooth mealworm, so shake rather than sprinkle. Use calcium with D3 where there is no UVB, and plain calcium where good UVB is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them alive at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefrigerate at around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius and mealworms go dormant, keeping for several weeks — which is what makes the larger tub practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a week, bring the tub to room temperature for a few hours with a slice of carrot or potato so the worms can feed and rehydrate, then return it to the cold. Remove any dead or blackened worms at the same time. Left warm, the tub will pupate into beetles within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for collections of juvenile and adult leopard geckos, bearded dragons, skinks, water dragons, turtles and insectivorous birds and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for hatchlings or very small animals, where the hard shell is a genuine impaction risk. Not suitable as a staple, and not the right buy for a single small pet, where the tub will pupate before it is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed only to animals warm enough to digest properly, and remove uneaten worms rather than letting them burrow into substrate where they will be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tub sealed and refrigerated separately from human food, and wash hands after handling feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — essential with a feeder this calcium-poor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mealworms-50g\"\u003eLive Mealworms 50 g\u003c\/a\u003e — the smaller tub, better suited to a single animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-soldier-fly-larvae-100g\"\u003eBlack Soldier Fly Larvae 100 g\u003c\/a\u003e — a calcium-positive feeder to rotate against mealworms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive arrival and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive feeders are supplied for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long will a 100 g tub of mealworms last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefrigerated at around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius, mealworms stay dormant and usable for several weeks. Kept at room temperature they will feed, grow and pupate into beetles within a few weeks instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShould I buy the 50 g or the 100 g tub?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50 g tub suits a single animal or occasional feeding. The 100 g tub suits multiple animals or regular rotation, and only makes sense if you can refrigerate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I dust the whole tub or just what I feed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly what you are feeding. 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One 7 oz (200 g) pouch covers regular feeding for a good stretch, with a feeding schedule that scales down as dragons mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak-and-serve pellet\u003c\/strong\u003e — soften in fresh water for a few minutes before offering; this is not a ready-to-use gel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsect and vegetable blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — mealworm and whole crushed silkworm pupae for protein, alongside dried apple, pumpkin, tomato and carrot for the vegetable side of the diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacillus subtilis fermentation product included\u003c\/strong\u003e — a probiotic-style ingredient supporting gut health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilised vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate is used so vitamin content survives normal pack storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pellet size\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 7.5–8.5 mm, sized for sub-adult and adult dragons rather than hatchlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 24.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 3.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 12.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 0.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePellet size approximately 7.5–8.5 mm. Hikari does not publish a calcium percentage for this product alongside phosphorus, so a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio cannot be stated; keepers should discuss overall calcium supplementation with a reptile-experienced vet. Pack weight 200 g. Country of manufacture is not stated by Hikari on the product specification page checked for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranscribed verbatim from Hikari's published specification, in the manufacturer's own order: Mealworm, dried apple meal, cassava starch, wheat flour, soybean meal, dehydrated alfalfa meal, dried bakery product, whole crushed silkworm pupae, dried seaweed meal, Japanese mustard spinach, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried pumpkin, dried tomato, dried carrot, mulukhiya meal, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, calcium carbonate, monosodium phosphate, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo artificial colours appear in this ingredient declaration. No allergen statement is published by Hikari; the declaration itself names wheat and soybean meal as ingredients worth noting for anyone managing a specific sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e bearded dragons, baby spiny-tailed lizards, green iguanas, blue-tongued skinks and other vegetable- and insect-eating lizards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e strictly insectivorous or carnivorous reptiles that do not take a vegetable-inclusive diet, and hatchlings too small for the roughly 7.5–8.5 mm pellet before it has been softened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak pellets in pure, fresh water for a few minutes to soften before feeding. Sub-adults (20–38 cm \/ 8–15 in) can be fed freely; adults (over 38 cm \/ 15 in) need only one feeding every two to three days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReseal the pack tightly after each use and store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight to protect the stabilised vitamin C and reduce spoilage over the life of the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shallow feeding dish keeps soaked pellets contained inside the enclosure, and a calcium supplement is worth discussing with a reptile-experienced vet given this product's calcium content is not published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped as an ambient dry good with no cold-chain or special handling requirement. Covered by the consumer guarantees available under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer undertaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Dragon Delite a ready-to-use gel or a pellet?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a dry pellet, roughly 7.5–8.5 mm, that Hikari's own directions say to soak in fresh water for a few minutes to soften before feeding — it is not a ready-to-use gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed adult bearded dragons Dragon Delite?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari's guide calls for one feeding every two to three days for adults over about 38 cm (15 in); sub-adults can be fed freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Dragon Delite provide enough calcium on its own?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari does not publish a calcium percentage for this product, so it should not be assumed to meet calcium needs unsupported; speak with a reptile-experienced vet about a supplementation plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed Dragon Delite to reptiles other than bearded dragons?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Hikari also markets it for baby spiny-tailed lizards, green iguanas, blue-tongued skinks and other vegetable- and insect-eating lizards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to soak the whole pack at once?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — soak only the portion needed for that feeding; the remaining dry pellets keep better unsoaked in the resealed pack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242254188835,"sku":"AA3108","price":53.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/hikari-dragon-delite-200g-3002271-1600.jpg?v=1781835699"},{"product_id":"silkworms-12-pack","title":"Silkworms - 12 pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA soft, wet feeder for an animal that is off its food.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilkworms (\u003cem\u003eBombyx mori\u003c\/em\u003e) are supplied live in a pack of 12. They have no hard shell and a very high moisture content, which makes them easy work for animals that struggle with crickets and mealworms — a gecko recovering from illness, a dragon in shed, or a fussy feeder that needs tempting. Twelve is the pack to try them with, or to keep one animal going for a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rule keepers use is that a feeder should be no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. Width, not length, is what decides whether a feeder is safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilkworms are the awkward case here, because they do not hold a grade. They grow continuously and cannot be held at one size, so check them against the eye-width rule on the day you feed rather than assuming they are the same as last week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve suits one animal fed silkworms as a treat or a top-up over roughly a week. If you feed them regularly, or keep more than one animal, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silkworms-25-pack\"\u003e25 pack\u003c\/a\u003e works out better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not over-order and plan to save the rest. Unlike mealworms, silkworms cannot be paused — they keep growing and eating whatever you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilkworms are widely sold as a calcium-rich feeder. The published figures do not support that. Compiled analyses of commercially raised invertebrates put silkworm larvae at roughly 1 part calcium to 13 parts phosphorus — calcium-poor, in the same territory as mealworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsectivores need that ratio reversed, closer to 2:1 in favour of calcium. The genuine advantages of silkworms are the soft body, the moisture and the palatability, and those are reason enough to buy them. The calcium claim is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGut-loading and dusting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust with calcium immediately before offering and feed straight away. Powder clings well to a silkworm, better than it does to a smooth mealworm, so a light coating is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGut-loading is not really an option with this species. Silkworms eat mulberry leaves or mulberry chow and very little else, so you cannot load them on a calcium-rich food the way you would a cricket. Dusting does the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse calcium with D3 where the animal has no UVB, and plain calcium where good UVB is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them alive at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them at normal warm room temperature, roughly 22 to 28 degrees, in a ventilated container. Do not refrigerate them — this is the single most common way keepers lose a pack. Cold kills silkworms rather than slowing them down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed mulberry leaves or mulberry chow, keep the container dry underneath and remove any mouldy food promptly. Mould, not hunger, is what usually takes out a small pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for leopard and crested geckos, bearded dragons, skinks, water dragons, chameleons, frogs and turtles, at a size matched to the animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable as a sole diet, and not a calcium supplement. Not suitable if you cannot use them within a week or so, since they will outgrow the size you bought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilkworms do not bite, do not jump and cannot climb out of a smooth container, so they are among the safest feeders to leave briefly with an animal. Still remove any uneaten worms at the end of the day rather than letting them be lost in substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash hands after handling feeders and keep the container out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — needed here, despite the silkworm's reputation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — the practical way to offer a soft feeder individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-soldier-fly-larvae-100g\"\u003eBlack Soldier Fly Larvae 100g\u003c\/a\u003e — the feeder that genuinely is calcium-positive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive arrival and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive feeders are supplied for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre silkworms actually high in calcium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Published analyses of commercially raised feeder invertebrates put silkworm larvae near 1 part calcium to 13 parts phosphorus, which is calcium-poor. Dust them with calcium before feeding, the same as crickets and mealworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I keep silkworms in the fridge like mealworms?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Refrigeration kills silkworms rather than slowing them down. Keep them at roughly 22 to 28 degrees Celsius in a ventilated container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat do silkworms eat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly mulberry leaves or commercial mulberry chow. They will not take vegetables or standard insect gut-load, which is why silkworms are dusted rather than gut-loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShould I buy the 12 pack or the 25 pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12 pack suits a single animal or trying silkworms for the first time. The 25 pack suits multiple animals or regular feeding, and only makes sense if you can get through them before they outgrow the size you need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242266378531,"sku":"BA8790","price":22.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Silkworm_black__72747.1728593100_33a35302-1a39-4a4f-b296-7eca7fe83bae.jpg?v=1786067215"},{"product_id":"silkworms-25-pack","title":"Silkworms - 25 pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pack for keepers who have already decided silkworms work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilkworms (\u003cem\u003eBombyx mori\u003c\/em\u003e) are supplied live in a pack of 25. This is the size for a small collection, a chameleon or gecko fed silkworms on rotation, or a keeper who has found their animal takes these when it refuses everything else. Twenty-five is enough to be worth the effort of keeping them properly — and it does take a little effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rule keepers use is that a feeder should be no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. Width, not length, decides whether a feeder is safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilkworms will not hold a size. They grow through several stages and cannot be stalled, so a pack that is correctly sized on the day it arrives may be too wide for a small animal a fortnight later. With 25 worms this matters more than it does with a small pack — plan the feeding order so the last ones are eaten before they outgrow your animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-five suits several animals, or one animal fed silkworms two or three times a week. For a single reptile trying them for the first time, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silkworms-12-pack\"\u003e12 pack\u003c\/a\u003e is the better buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudge the quantity by how fast you can use them rather than by price per worm. Buying the larger pack and losing the tail end of it is the usual outcome when silkworms are treated like mealworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilkworms are widely marketed as a calcium-rich feeder. Published figures do not support the claim: compiled analyses of commercially raised invertebrates place silkworm larvae at roughly 1 part calcium to 13 parts phosphorus, which is calcium-poor and comparable to mealworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy them for what they actually offer — a soft body with no hard chitin, high moisture, and unusually good acceptance from reluctant feeders. Those are real advantages. Treating them as a calcium source is how a well-meaning keeper ends up with a deficient animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGut-loading and dusting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust with calcium immediately before offering, then feed straight away. Powder holds well on a silkworm, so a light coating is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGut-loading does not apply here. Silkworms eat mulberry leaves or mulberry chow and essentially nothing else, so there is no way to load them on a calcium-rich food. With a pack this size, decant what you are feeding into a separate tub to dust rather than powdering the whole container, which spoils the chow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse calcium with D3 where the animal has no UVB, and plain calcium where good UVB is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them alive at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the container at warm room temperature, roughly 22 to 28 degrees, with ventilation. Do not refrigerate — cold kills silkworms rather than holding them, which is the opposite of how mealworms behave and the mistake that costs keepers a whole pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed mulberry leaves or mulberry chow, refresh it every couple of days, and clean out droppings and old food regularly. At 25 worms the waste builds up fast, and mould in the container will take the pack out well before hunger does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for collections of leopard and crested geckos, bearded dragons, chameleons, skinks, water dragons, frogs and turtles, at a size matched to each animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable as a sole diet, and not a substitute for calcium supplementation. Not the right buy for a single small pet or an occasional feeder, where most of the pack will outgrow the animal before it is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilkworms do not bite, jump or climb smooth sides, which makes them one of the safest feeders to offer. Remove uneaten worms at the end of the day rather than leaving them to be lost in substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the container away from human food, wash hands after handling, and keep it out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — needed here, despite the silkworm's reputation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silkworms-12-pack\"\u003eSilkworms 12 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — the smaller pack, for a single animal or a first try.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — for offering soft feeders individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive arrival and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive feeders are supplied for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long will a 25 pack of silkworms last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly as long as they stay the right size for your animal, usually one to two weeks. Silkworms cannot be refrigerated or held at a size, so plan to feed the pack out rather than store it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo silkworms need dusting with calcium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Published analyses put silkworm larvae near 1 part calcium to 13 parts phosphorus, so they are calcium-poor despite often being sold as calcium-rich. Dust before every feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy are my silkworms dying?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always cold or mould. Keep them at roughly 22 to 28 degrees Celsius, never in the fridge, and remove old or mouldy chow every couple of days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan silkworms be a staple feeder?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can form a regular part of a varied diet, but not the whole of it. 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It's squeezed straight from the pouch, so there's no bowl of powder to blend and no guesswork over hydration — every serve carries the same balance of vegetable matter, insect protein, vitamins, amino acids and trace minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use\u003c\/strong\u003e — no mixing or rehydrating; squeeze straight from the pouch and offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsect and vegetable blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — built around mealworm and silkworm pupae alongside Japanese mustard spinach, carrot, pumpkin and tomato.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull vitamin and mineral package\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes vitamin A, D3 and E, plus calcium and trace minerals for growing dragons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResealable pouch with dispensing spout\u003c\/strong\u003e — portion control without touching the food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-mess feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e — no loose powder to scatter or spoil substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranscribed exactly from the manufacturer's declared ingredient list, in the order Hikari publishes it:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMealworm, Japanese mustard spinach, bran, soybean meal, brewers dried yeast, whole crushed silkworm pupae, dried seaweed meal, citric acid, extracted seaweed meal, dried tomato, dried carrot, mulukhiya meal, dried pumpkin, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, calcium carbonate, monosodium phosphate, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo artificial colours, ethoxyquin or BHA\/BHT preservatives appear in Hikari's published ingredient declaration for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 8.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 2.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 80.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 4.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 0.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 8,600 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 1,300 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 5,300 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 2,300 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe high moisture ceiling (max. 80%) is normal for a gel paste rather than a dry pellet — it's why the protein and fat figures read lower than a dry diet's; gram for gram of dry matter, the nutrition is comparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnead the pouch gently before use, then open the spout and squeeze out the amount needed. Tear the portion off with forceps or a gloved finger rather than a bare hand, to avoid transferring bacteria into the pouch. Babies under 20 cm (8 in) can be fed Dragon Gel exclusively, daily. Once dragons reach sub-adult size (20–40 cm \/ 8–15 in), transition them onto a pelleted diet such as Hikari Dragon Delite. Remove any uneaten portion after a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e baby and juvenile bearded dragons, water dragons, ocellated lizards and other omnivorous lizards that eat both vegetables and insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e strictly insectivorous or strictly herbivorous reptiles, and sub-adult or adult dragons that have already moved onto a pelleted diet — Dragon Gel is formulated as a baby food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated once opened, with the cap or spout closed tightly. Use within 30 days of opening, and don't feed from the pouch past its best-before date. 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Hikari does not publish a calcium percentage for this product alongside phosphorus, so a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio cannot be stated; keepers relying on CrestGel as a significant part of the diet should discuss calcium dusting with a reptile-experienced vet. Pack weight 50 g. Country of manufacture is not stated by Hikari on the product specification page checked for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranscribed verbatim from Hikari's published specification, in the manufacturer's own order: Mango puree, mealworm, sugar, soybean oil, soybean meal, brewers dried yeast, whole crushed silkworm pupae, xanthan gum, dried seaweed meal, citric acid, dried fruits meal (apple, pear, strawberry, mango, lychee, kiwi, blueberry, cranberry, raspberry), extracted seaweed meal, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, calcium carbonate, monosodium phosphate, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo artificial colours appear in this ingredient declaration. No allergen statement is published by Hikari; the declaration itself names soybean (oil and meal) and the listed dried fruits as ingredients worth noting for anyone managing a specific sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e crested geckos, gargoyle geckos, giant geckos, day geckos and other fruit- and insect-eating geckos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e strictly insectivorous reptiles that do not take a fruit-based diet, and as the sole diet for growing juveniles without an appropriate calcium supplementation plan, given the calcium content is not published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer up to 0.1 oz (3 g) every two to three days for adults, or 0.04 oz (1 g) daily for babies. Feed at night to match natural activity, and remove any uneaten gel after the feeding period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReseal the pack tightly after each use and store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. As a high-moisture gel, use within the timeframe printed on the pack once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shallow feeding dish keeps portions tidy inside the enclosure, and a calcium supplement is worth discussing with a reptile-experienced vet given this gel's calcium content is not published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped as an ambient dry good with no cold-chain or special handling requirement. 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It suits everyday feeding for leopard geckos, tokay geckos, red-eyed crocodile skinks, veiled chameleons and similar insectivorous reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsect-based recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e — built on mealworm and whole crushed silkworm pupae rather than plant protein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use\u003c\/strong\u003e — no mixing, no gut-loading, no live insects to keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMess-free portions\u003c\/strong\u003e — squeeze the amount you need onto a spoon or feeding dish and offer fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFortified with vitamins and minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e — including stabilised vitamin C and calcium sources, on top of the insect base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHikari\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReptile food (gel, insectivore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady-to-use gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA2466\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e042055206068\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeopard geckos, tokay geckos, red-eyed crocodile skinks, veiled chameleons and similar insect-eating reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e herbivorous or strictly plant-eating reptiles, or as a sole diet where your species also needs whole live or dried insects for enrichment and gut health — check with a reptile-experienced vet on overall diet variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMealworm, bran, soybean meal, brewers dried yeast, whole crushed silkworm pupae, dried seaweed meal, citric acid, extracted seaweed meal, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, calcium carbonate, monosodium phosphate, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains soy. Reproduced from the manufacturer's published ingredient declaration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 2.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 80.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 3.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 0.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoisture reads high compared with a dry pellet because this is a gel, not a flake or pellet — the moisture content is part of the product, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnead the pouch before use, then squeeze the desired amount onto a spoon or feeding dish — as a guide, a portion roughly the size of your gecko's head width, or about one-third of an inch, supplies a similar amount of nutrition to a few crickets. Feed juveniles small amounts daily; adults typically every two to three days depending on size. Always use clean gloves or tweezers rather than fingers, and remove any uneaten gel after a few hours. After opening, keep the pouch refrigerated with the cap tightly closed and use within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I still need to gut-load or dust insects if I feed this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeopaGel is a complete gel diet in its own right, but talk to a reptile-experienced vet about the right mix of gel, live insects and supplementation for your individual animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is the moisture content so high in the guaranteed analysis?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it's a gel, not a dry food — moisture max. 80% is normal and expected for this format, unlike a flake or pellet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long does an opened pouch last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 30 days once opened, kept refrigerated with the cap tightly closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this to a bearded dragon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's formulated for insect-eating species like leopard geckos; bearded dragons are omnivorous with different needs, so check a bearded-dragon-specific diet first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold by Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium, Brisbane \/ North Lakes QLD. Consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law apply to this product regardless of any manufacturer statements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242283712803,"sku":"AA2466","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/hikari-leopa-gel-ready-to-usefor-insect-eating-geckos-60g-5362-1600.jpg?v=1781836763"},{"product_id":"large-crickets","title":"Large Crickets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe working staple for a full-grown insectivore.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge crickets are supplied live and sized for adult and sub-adult animals — bearded dragons, water dragons, larger skinks, big geckos and adult frogs. This is the grade most keepers settle on once an animal stops growing and starts eating for maintenance rather than for growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rule keepers use is that a feeder should be no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. Width is what matters, not length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost adult dragons and monitors clear that bar easily with large crickets. The mistake at this end of the range is the opposite of the hatchling problem: an adult offered crickets that are too small will work hard for very little return, and keepers compensate by feeding far too many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA general guide to the grades keepers use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypically suits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinhead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewly hatched geckos, froglets, dart frogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra small\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling and young juvenile geckos, dragons, skinks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing juveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-adults and small adults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult dragons, water dragons, larger skinks and frogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults are fed far less often than juveniles — commonly every second or third day rather than daily, and an adult bearded dragon should be taking a majority of its diet as greens and vegetables rather than insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy about a week's worth. Over-ordering is the most common mistake at this grade, because adult animals eat less often than new keepers expect and the surplus dies in the tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrickets are calcium-poor and phosphorus-rich. A published analysis of feeder black field crickets (\u003cem\u003eGryllus bimaculatus\u003c\/em\u003e) measured calcium at 1.4 g\/kg of dry matter against phosphorus at 8.5 g\/kg — a ratio of about 0.17:1, where insectivores need closer to 2:1 the other way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn adult is not exempt. Metabolic bone disease is most visible in growing animals, but a mature female producing eggs draws heavily on her own skeleton, and years of undusted feeders show up eventually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGut-loading and dusting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo both. In the same study gut-loading lifted the ratio only to around 0.4:1, still short of what an insectivore needs, and the crickets started losing that calcium as soon as the gut-load was taken away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGut-load for 24 to 48 hours, dust with calcium immediately before offering, and feed promptly. Use calcium with D3 where the animal has no UVB; where good UVB is provided, plain calcium is usually the better choice, since D3 can be over-supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them alive at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in a tall, ventilated container at room temperature, out of direct sun, with egg carton for surface area. Large crickets are strong jumpers and climbers, so a smooth-sided tub with a secure lid saves a lot of trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a gut-load block or fresh vegetable rather than an open water dish. Remove dead crickets daily — they foul a tub quickly at this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for adult and sub-adult bearded dragons, water dragons, blue-tongue skinks, larger geckos, adult frogs and insectivorous birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for hatchlings or small juveniles — drop back to small or extra small crickets. Not suitable as a sole diet for omnivorous species such as bearded dragons and blue-tongues, which need plant matter as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge crickets bite, and a basking reptile that has gone torpid overnight will not move away from one. Remove every uneaten cricket before lights out; chewed toes and damaged eyes on sleeping lizards are almost always caused by crickets left in overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult crickets are loud. Keep the container somewhere the noise will not matter, and wash hands after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — the dusting step that makes crickets safe to feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-cricket-block\"\u003eZoo Med Cricket Block\u003c\/a\u003e — gut-load and moisture in one, with no drowning risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — keeps fingers out of an adult animal's feeding response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive arrival and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive feeders are supplied for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed an adult bearded dragon crickets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost adult bearded dragons are fed insects every second or third day, with greens and vegetables making up the majority of the diet. Juveniles are fed insects daily; adults fed at that rate commonly become overweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo adult reptiles still need their crickets dusted?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Crickets remain calcium-poor at every size, with a published calcium-to-phosphorus ratio near 0.17:1, and breeding females in particular draw on skeletal calcium if it is not supplied in the diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I leave crickets in the enclosure overnight?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Crickets will bite a sleeping or torpid reptile, causing damage to toes, tail tip and eyes. Remove all uneaten crickets before lights out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy adult lizard ignores large crickets. What now?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the animal is warm enough to digest, since a cold reptile will not feed. If it is feeding but struggling with the size, drop back a grade to medium crickets and reassess against the eye-width rule.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242283843875,"sku":"AA2347","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/large-crickets-3002363-1600.jpg?v=1781839310"},{"product_id":"medium-crickets","title":"Medium Crickets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe changeover grade, where feeding stops being about growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium crickets are supplied live and sized for sub-adults and small adults — maturing bearded dragons, adult leopard and crested geckos, blue-tongue juveniles, adult frogs and mid-sized skinks. Most animals arrive at this grade at the same time their appetite starts to drop off, which catches keepers out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rule keepers use is that a feeder should be no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. Width is what decides safety, not length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium is the grade to sit on if your animal is between sizes. It is wide enough to be worth eating for a maturing lizard, and still narrow enough to be safe on an adult gecko that will never take a large cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypically suits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinhead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewly hatched geckos, froglets, dart frogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra small\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling and young juvenile geckos, dragons, skinks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing juveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-adults and small adults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult dragons, water dragons, larger skinks and frogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome species finish here. A full-grown leopard gecko is generally fed medium crickets for life, while a bearded dragon moves on to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/large-crickets\"\u003elarge crickets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy less than you did at the juvenile stage. Feeding frequency usually drops from daily to every second or third day around this point, and an omnivore such as a bearded dragon should be shifting the bulk of its diet across to greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA week's supply is still the sensible order. The most common mistake at this grade is ordering to an old feeding schedule and losing half the tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrickets are calcium-poor and phosphorus-rich. A published analysis of feeder black field crickets (\u003cem\u003eGryllus bimaculatus\u003c\/em\u003e) measured calcium at 1.4 g\/kg of dry matter against phosphorus at 8.5 g\/kg — about 0.17:1, where insectivores need closer to 2:1 the other way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSub-adults are where keepers start to relax about dusting, because visible growth has slowed. That is the wrong moment: a maturing female is about to start drawing calcium from her own skeleton to produce eggs, whether or not she is ever paired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGut-loading and dusting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo both. In the same study, gut-loading raised the ratio only to around 0.4:1, and the crickets lost that calcium within 24 hours of the gut-load being taken away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGut-load for 24 to 48 hours, dust immediately before offering, and feed promptly. Use calcium with D3 where the animal has no UVB; where good UVB is provided, plain calcium is usually the better choice, since D3 can be over-supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them alive at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in a tall, ventilated container at room temperature, out of direct sun, with egg carton for surface area. Medium crickets jump well and climb cardboard, so lift the lid over a sink or bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a gut-load block or fresh vegetable rather than an open water dish. Remove dead crickets daily; they foul a tub quickly at this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for sub-adult bearded dragons, adult leopard and crested geckos, juvenile blue-tongues, adult frogs, mid-sized skinks and insectivorous birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for hatchlings or small juveniles — drop back to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-crickets\"\u003esmall crickets\u003c\/a\u003e. Not suitable as a sole diet for omnivorous species, which need plant matter as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrickets at this size bite hard enough to draw blood on a sleeping reptile, and a lizard that has gone torpid overnight will not move away. Remove every uneaten cricket before lights out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult and near-adult crickets also chirp. Keep the tub somewhere the noise will not matter, and wash hands after handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — the dusting step that makes crickets safe to feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-cricket-block\"\u003eZoo Med Cricket Block\u003c\/a\u003e — gut-load and moisture in one, with no drowning risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — keeps fingers out of a maturing animal's feeding response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive arrival and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive feeders are supplied for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size cricket does an adult leopard gecko need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium crickets suit most adult leopard geckos and are generally the grade they stay on for life. Check the cricket is no wider than the space between the gecko's eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy reptile is eating less since moving up a grade. Is that normal?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually yes. Feeding frequency for most insectivores drops from daily to every second or third day as they mature, and omnivores such as bearded dragons shift much of their intake to greens at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I still need to dust once my animal has stopped growing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Crickets remain calcium-poor at every grade, near 0.17:1 by published analysis, and mature females draw on skeletal calcium to produce eggs even without a male present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I leave medium crickets in the enclosure overnight?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Crickets this size will bite a sleeping or torpid reptile, damaging toes, tail tip and eyes. Remove all uneaten crickets before lights out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242283876643,"sku":"AA2348","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/medium-crickets-3002364-1600.jpg?v=1781839311"},{"product_id":"medium-woodies","title":"Medium Woodies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe grade a growing lizard moves up to, when it is ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium woodies are live feeder roaches graded for growing juveniles and sub-adults — bearded dragons past the hatchling stage, juvenile water dragons, skinks and larger geckos. Most animals spend the middle of their first year on this grade, and it is the one keepers most often move to a few weeks too early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeepers size feeders by a rule of thumb: a feeder should be no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. Judge width, not length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mistake at this grade is stepping up on the calendar rather than on the animal. If your lizard is chewing at a medium woodie, dropping parts of it, or turning away after one, go back to small for a few weeks. Too wide risks choking and impaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypically suits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling and young juvenile geckos, dragons, skinks and froglets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing juveniles and sub-adults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult dragons, monitors, larger skinks and frogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are supplier grades rather than a measured size, so check the feeder against your animal's eyes rather than trusting the grade name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing juveniles are usually fed daily or close to it, tapering towards every second day as they mature. Offer what the animal takes in ten to fifteen minutes and remove the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy about a week's worth, and re-check the quantity each time rather than repeating the last order. Appetite changes quickly through this stage, in both directions — a juvenile coming up to a shed will often go off food for several days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike almost every feeder insect other than black soldier fly larvae, woodies carry more phosphorus than calcium. Insectivores need that ratio reversed, and the shortfall is the direct cause of metabolic bone disease in captive reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA juvenile in fast growth is the animal least able to absorb that shortfall. Bone laid down badly now does not correct later, which is why this grade in particular should never be fed undusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not publish a calcium-to-phosphorus figure for woodies, because there is no published nutritional analysis for the roach supplied under that trade name in Australia. Treat them as calcium-poor and supplement accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGut-loading and dusting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo both. Gut-load for 24 to 48 hours on a calcium-rich food, dust with calcium immediately before offering, and feed out promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGut-loading alone is not enough — published work on feeder insects shows the calcium sits in the gut contents and is shed again once the calcium-rich food is removed. Use calcium with D3 where the animal has no UVB; where good UVB is provided, plain calcium is usually the better choice, since D3 can be over-supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them alive at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in a smooth-sided, ventilated tub at room temperature and out of direct sun, with egg carton or cardboard for surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it dry — damp and crowding kill a tub of roaches faster than hunger does. Feed a dry grain-based chow with a slice of carrot or similar for moisture rather than an open water dish. At this size the feeders are strong enough to shift a loose lid, so use one that clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for juvenile and sub-adult bearded dragons, water dragons, skinks, larger geckos, adult frogs and insectivorous birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for hatchlings and very small juveniles — drop back to small woodies. Not suitable as a sole diet for omnivores such as bearded dragons and blue-tongues, which need plant matter alongside insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodies are quick and head straight for cover. Remove uneaten feeders at the end of the day rather than letting them burrow into substrate, where they are easy to lose and easy to forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the lid on the tub, and wash hands after handling feeders or cleaning containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — the dusting step that matters most while an animal is growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-cricket-block\"\u003eZoo Med Cricket Block\u003c\/a\u003e — gut-load and moisture in one, with no drowning risk in the tub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-woodies\"\u003eSmall Woodies\u003c\/a\u003e — the grade below, if your animal is still working too hard at these.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/large-woodies\"\u003eLarge Woodies\u003c\/a\u003e — the grade above, once your animal is fully grown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive arrival and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive feeders are supplied for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen should I move my lizard from small to medium woodies?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove up when the gap between the animal's eyes is clearly wider than a medium woodie and it is taking small ones without effort. Size on the animal, not on its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed a mix of small and medium woodies?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is a sensible way to bridge a size step. Offer the larger grade first while the animal is keenest, and keep smaller ones on hand in case it struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo woodies still need dusting with calcium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Feeder roaches are calcium-poor relative to phosphorus, so dust with a calcium supplement immediately before every feed. Only black soldier fly larvae are routinely fed undusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy juvenile has stopped eating. Is something wrong with the woodies?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not. A juvenile lizard commonly goes off food for a few days around a shed, or when the enclosure is too cool to digest properly. Check basking temperatures first, then reassess the feeder size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242283909411,"sku":"AA2350","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/medium-woodies-3002368-1600.jpg?v=1781839312"},{"product_id":"small-woodies","title":"Small Woodies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fast-moving feeder small enough for a young lizard to catch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall woodies are live feeder roaches graded for hatchling and young juvenile insectivores — small geckos, young bearded dragons, skinks and froglets. They move almost constantly, which draws a strike from animals that ignore a stationary mealworm, and unlike crickets they are quiet in the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeepers size feeders by a rule of thumb: a feeder should be no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. Judge width, not length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a hatchling that gap is only a few millimetres, which is what this grade is for. Too wide risks choking and impaction; too small and a growing animal burns more energy hunting than it gains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypically suits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling and young juvenile geckos, dragons, skinks and froglets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing juveniles and sub-adults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult dragons, monitors, larger skinks and frogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are supplier grades rather than a measured size, so check the feeder against your animal's eyes rather than trusting the grade name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHatchlings and young juveniles are usually fed daily. Most keepers offer what the animal takes in ten to fifteen minutes, then remove the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy about a week's worth. A small animal eats only a few feeders at a sitting, and the most common mistake at this grade is ordering for the appetite you expect rather than the one in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike almost every feeder insect other than black soldier fly larvae, woodies carry more phosphorus than calcium. That imbalance is the direct cause of metabolic bone disease in captive reptiles, and it does the most damage at this stage, when a hatchling is laying down skeleton at its fastest rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not publish a calcium-to-phosphorus figure for woodies, because there is no published nutritional analysis for the roach supplied under that trade name in Australia. Treat them as calcium-poor and supplement accordingly — the handling is the same either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGut-loading and dusting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo both. Gut-load for 24 to 48 hours on a calcium-rich food, dust with calcium immediately before offering, and feed out promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not rely on gut-loading alone. Published work on feeder insects shows the calcium sits in the gut contents and is shed again once the calcium-rich food is taken away. Use calcium with D3 where the animal has no UVB; where good UVB is provided, plain calcium is usually the better choice, since D3 can be over-supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them alive at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in a smooth-sided, ventilated tub at room temperature and out of direct sun, with egg carton or cardboard for surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it dry. Damp and crowding kill a tub of roaches faster than hunger does. Feed a dry grain-based chow with a slice of carrot or similar for moisture rather than an open water dish, and clear out dead feeders and soiled cardboard as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for hatchling and juvenile geckos, bearded dragons, skinks, water dragons, froglets, and small insectivorous birds and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for adult animals, which cannot get enough from a feeder this size — move up to medium woodies. Not suitable as a sole diet, and not suitable fed undusted to any growing animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodies are quick and head straight for cover. Remove uneaten feeders at the end of the day rather than letting them burrow into substrate, where they are easy to lose and easy to forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the lid on the tub, and wash hands after handling feeders or cleaning containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — the dusting step that makes any feeder roach safe to offer a growing animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-cricket-block\"\u003eZoo Med Cricket Block\u003c\/a\u003e — gut-load and moisture in one, with no drowning risk in the tub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medium-woodies\"\u003eMedium Woodies\u003c\/a\u003e — the next grade up, for when your animal outgrows these.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-soldier-fly-larvae-100g\"\u003eBlack Soldier Fly Larvae 100 g\u003c\/a\u003e — a calcium-positive feeder worth rotating in alongside roaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive arrival and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive feeders are supplied for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size woodie is safe for a hatchling gecko?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a feeder no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. For most hatchling geckos and young juvenile lizards that means the small grade, moving up once the animal clearly outgrows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo woodies still need dusting with calcium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Feeder roaches are calcium-poor relative to phosphorus, so dust with a calcium supplement immediately before every feed. Only black soldier fly larvae are routinely fed undusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy choose woodies over crickets for a young animal?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodies are near-silent and generally live longer in a tub than crickets, which suits a keeper feeding small quantities daily. Crickets are also known for biting a sleeping reptile, so uneaten ones must always be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy are my woodies dying in the tub?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually damp, crowding or heat. Roaches need ventilation, dry bedding, room temperature and cardboard surface area to spread out on; a sealed humid container kills them quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242283942179,"sku":"AA2349","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/small-woodies-3002369-1600.jpg?v=1781839311"},{"product_id":"large-woodies","title":"Large Woodies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe adult-size roach for a lizard that has stopped growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge woodies are live feeder roaches graded for adult and sub-adult animals — bearded dragons, water dragons, blue-tongue skinks, dwarf monitors, larger geckos and adult frogs. This is the grade most keepers settle on once an animal is eating for maintenance rather than for growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeepers size feeders by a rule of thumb: a feeder should be no wider than the space between the animal's eyes. Judge width, not length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost adult dragons and monitors clear that bar easily here. The mistake at this end of the range is the opposite of the hatchling problem — an adult offered feeders that are too small works hard for very little return, and keepers compensate by feeding far too many of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypically suits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling and young juvenile geckos, dragons, skinks and froglets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing juveniles and sub-adults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult dragons, monitors, larger skinks and frogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are supplier grades rather than a measured size, so check the feeder against your animal's eyes rather than trusting the grade name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults eat far less often than juveniles — commonly every second or third day rather than daily. An adult bearded dragon should also be taking the majority of its diet as greens and vegetables, with insects as the smaller share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver-ordering is the standard mistake at this grade. Adults eat less often than new keepers expect, and the surplus dies in the tub rather than getting fed out. Buy about a week's worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike almost every feeder insect other than black soldier fly larvae, woodies carry more phosphorus than calcium, where insectivores need the ratio the other way around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn adult is not exempt from this. Metabolic bone disease is most visible in growing animals, but a mature female producing eggs draws heavily on her own skeleton, and years of undusted feeders show up eventually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not publish a calcium-to-phosphorus figure for woodies, because there is no published nutritional analysis for the roach supplied under that trade name in Australia. Treat them as calcium-poor and supplement accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGut-loading and dusting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo both. Gut-load for 24 to 48 hours on a calcium-rich food, dust with calcium immediately before offering, and feed out promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGut-loading alone is not enough — published work on feeder insects shows the calcium sits in the gut contents and is shed again once the calcium-rich food is removed. Use calcium with D3 where the animal has no UVB; where good UVB is provided, plain calcium is usually the better choice, since D3 can be over-supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them alive at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them in a smooth-sided, ventilated tub at room temperature and out of direct sun, with egg carton or cardboard for surface area. At this size a clipped lid is worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it dry — damp and crowding kill a tub of roaches faster than hunger does. Feed a dry grain-based chow with a slice of carrot or similar for moisture rather than an open water dish, and clear out dead feeders as you go, since large ones foul bedding quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for adult and sub-adult bearded dragons, water dragons, blue-tongue skinks, dwarf monitors, larger geckos, adult frogs and insectivorous birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for hatchlings or small juveniles — drop back to medium or small woodies. Not suitable as a sole diet for omnivorous species such as bearded dragons and blue-tongues, which need plant matter as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove uneaten feeders before lights out. A large roach left loose will burrow into substrate or wedge behind decor, and a reptile that has gone torpid overnight is in no position to deal with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the lid on the tub, and wash hands after handling feeders or cleaning containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — the dusting step that adult animals still need at every feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — keeps fingers out of an adult animal's feeding response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-cricket-block\"\u003eZoo Med Cricket Block\u003c\/a\u003e — gut-load and moisture in one, with no drowning risk in the tub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medium-woodies\"\u003eMedium Woodies\u003c\/a\u003e — the grade below, for sub-adults not quite ready for these.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive arrival and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive feeders are supplied for in-store collection or local delivery, with our live arrival guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed an adult bearded dragon insects?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost adult bearded dragons are offered insects every second or third day, with greens and vegetables making up the majority of the diet. Adults fed insects daily commonly become overweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo adult reptiles still need their feeders dusted?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Feeder roaches stay calcium-poor at every grade, and breeding females in particular draw on skeletal calcium when it is not supplied in the diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy do keepers rotate to woodies from crickets?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodies are near-silent and generally live longer in a tub, and crickets are known for biting a sleeping or torpid reptile. Uneaten feeders of any kind should still be removed before lights out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy adult lizard ignores large woodies. What now?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the animal is warm enough to digest, because a cold reptile will not feed. 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Frozen fresh and never previously thawed, it's sold individually and needs full thawing before feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole prey, not processed\u003c\/strong\u003e — a complete, balanced meal with fur, bone and organs intact, exactly as an obligate carnivore is built to eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 18–30 g, the step up from Hoppers for reptiles that have outgrown smaller prey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen fresh, not freeze-dried\u003c\/strong\u003e — retains natural moisture and nutrition that freeze-dried prey loses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent sizing within the grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — makes it easier to track how much your animal is eating over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually\u003c\/strong\u003e — buy exactly the number you need for your feeding schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA2317\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarcode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e000202161301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMouse (Mus musculus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult, approx. 18–30 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen whole prey, sold individually\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReptiles and birds of prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMouse feeders are graded by weight, not just name, because \"Adult\" can mean a different size from one supplier to the next. 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We also stock Pinkie, Fuzzy, Hopper and Jumbo mice separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThawing and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen at -18°C or below until you're ready to feed. Thaw fully before offering — either in the fridge for several hours, or sealed in a bag and submerged in cool water until soft all the way through, including the body cavity. Never microwave or use hot water, and never feed a mouse that's still cold or partly frozen in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm to roughly room temperature before offering for the best feeding response. Never refreeze a mouse once it has thawed — if your reptile doesn't take it, discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e adult colubrid snakes, smaller pythons and boas, monitors and other carnivorous reptiles, plus birds of prey, sized appropriately to the Adult grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e hatchlings or small juvenile reptiles — an Adult mouse is too large a meal for them and risks regurgitation. Choose a Pinkie, Fuzzy or Hopper instead. Also not suitable for herbivorous or insectivorous reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know if my snake needs Adult or Jumbo mice?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the mouse to the thickest part of your snake's body — it should be roughly the same width. 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Refreezing thawed prey is a food-safety risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to warm the mouse before feeding?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull thawing to around room temperature gives the best feeding response from most snakes, which key in on warmth as well as movement and scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs whole prey better than processed reptile food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor obligate carnivores like snakes and monitors, whole prey provides a complete, balanced diet — bones for calcium, organs for micronutrients, and fur for roughage — that's difficult to replicate in a processed food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a frozen item, delivery timing matters so it arrives still frozen. If you'd rather collect it yourself, our North Lakes store offers pickup — call 07 3888 5052 or email sales@nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au to arrange delivery timing or check same-day pickup availability. 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No additives, colours, preservatives or fillers — this is an intact animal, not a formulated food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA guaranteed analysis (crude protein, fat, fibre, moisture, ash) is not published for whole-prey items the way it is for manufactured pellets or flakes, because there is no manufacturer formulation to declare. Whole prey supplies muscle, organ, bone and fur in natural proportions, which is the basis of a whole-prey feeding diet for carnivorous reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e juvenile snakes and larger lizards that have outgrown fuzzy rats and are ready to step up in feed size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e hatchlings, for whom a hopper rat is too large — use a pinkie or fuzzy rat instead; also too small as a sole feed for sub-adult or adult snakes, which need weaner rats or larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to thaw and store\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen until you're ready to feed. Thaw in a sealed bag in the fridge, or in room-temperature water changed every 10–15 minutes, until soft all the way through — never in a microwave, which cooks prey unevenly. 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There's no manufacturer warranty on a food item as such — the consumer guarantee under Australian Consumer Law that the product is of acceptable quality and matches its description still applies. Transfer it to your own freezer as soon as it arrives. If you'd rather collect it yourself, our North Lakes store offers pickup — call 07 3888 5052 or email sales@nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au to arrange delivery timing or check same-day pickup availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many hopper rats come in a pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne rat per pack, sold individually so you can buy exactly the number of feeds you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size reptile is a hopper rat for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuvenile snakes and larger lizards that have outgrown fuzzy rats — check the width of your reptile against the size table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze a thawed hopper rat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Once it's thawed, feed it the same day or discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know if I need a hopper or a weaner rat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the rat to the thickest part of your reptile — if a hopper looks noticeably narrower than that point, it's time to move up to weaner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frozen Food","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242284597539,"sku":"AA2321","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"rats-pinkies","title":"Rats Pinkies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe safest first whole-prey meal for hatchling snakes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen pinkie rats are humanely pre-killed, days-old, unfurred rats that have fed only on their mother's milk, then snap-frozen whole. They suit reptiles too small to safely take a mouse hopper or larger prey, and are sold individually so you can buy exactly what a feed needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumanely pre-killed and snap-frozen\u003c\/strong\u003e — no live feeding, no risk of a rodent injuring your reptile, and none of the welfare concerns of confining live prey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinkie grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — the smallest rat size available, for reptiles not yet ready for a hopper mouse or small rat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilk-fed, unfurred\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft-bodied and easily digested as a first whole-prey item.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually\u003c\/strong\u003e — no minimum pack size to buy through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich rat size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the rat to the thickest part of your snake's body, not its length. A rat noticeably wider than your snake's girth risks regurgitation; a rat noticeably narrower wastes a feed. If in doubt, size down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinkies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5–10 g, unfurred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling snakes and very small juvenile pythons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeaners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 30–70 g, furred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing juvenile pythons and similarly sized snakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 120–180 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-adult to smaller adult pythons and monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL Jumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 250 g and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge adult pythons and large monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are typical weight bands used across the Australian frozen-rodent trade. Individual rats vary, and pinkies especially are graded by age and size rather than a guaranteed weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients and guaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e whole rat (100%). No additives, preservatives, colours or fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA formal guaranteed analysis — crude protein, crude fat, crude fibre, moisture, ash — is not published for whole-prey feeders, since they are not a manufactured food with a nutrition panel. If your reptile needs a supplemented diet, dust or gut-load as your vet or herpetological society recommends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThawing and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore frozen\u003c\/strong\u003e at or below −18 °C until needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThaw in the fridge\u003c\/strong\u003e overnight, or in a sealed bag submerged in cool water for 1–2 hours. Never microwave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm before offering\u003c\/strong\u003e — many reptiles respond better to prey close to body temperature. A few minutes in warm, not hot, water after fridge-thawing works well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever refreeze\u003c\/strong\u003e a thawed rat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffer with tongs\u003c\/strong\u003e, not fingers, to avoid a feeding-response bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for hatchling and small juvenile snakes that take whole rodent prey, sized to the animal's girth. Not suitable as a sole diet for species with different nutritional needs — check what your particular reptile is meant to eat before switching prey type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery and cold chain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a frozen product. We recommend local pickup from our North Lakes store, or contact us before ordering to confirm a suitable cold-chain delivery option for your area — frozen prey is not sent through standard parcel delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a perishable frozen item, this product is excluded from change-of-mind returns once purchased, consistent with our standard returns policy. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law for goods that are not of acceptable quality on arrival are unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding tongs make offering pre-killed prey easier and safer for both keeper and reptile — see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy frozen instead of live?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRSPCA Australia recommends pre-killed prey over live feeding on welfare grounds, and live rodent feeding is restricted or discouraged under reptile-keeping codes in several states, including NSW and Victoria. Frozen prey also removes the risk of a rodent biting or injuring your reptile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I get my snake to take a pinkie?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw fully, warm to close to body temperature, offer with tongs in a quiet, dimly lit space, and remove it if it isn't taken within 15–20 minutes rather than leaving it in the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze a rat I thawed but didn't use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Once thawed, use it or discard it. Refreezing raises the risk of bacterial spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy snake won't take pinkies — what's wrong?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the size against your snake's girth first, then temperature and scent. Some snakes refuse cold prey but readily take warmed prey. 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Frozen fresh and never previously thawed, sold individually, and needs full thawing before feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole prey, not processed\u003c\/strong\u003e — a complete, balanced meal with fur, bone and organs intact, exactly as an obligate carnivore is built to eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuzzy size grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly 10–20 g, the step between pinkie and hopper rats for reptiles graduating off mice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen fresh, not freeze-dried\u003c\/strong\u003e — retains natural moisture and nutrition that freeze-dried prey loses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent sizing within the grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — makes it easier to track how much your animal is eating over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually\u003c\/strong\u003e — buy exactly the number you need for your feeding schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA2320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarcode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202161806\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRat (Rattus norvegicus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuzzy, approx. 10–20 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen whole prey, sold individually\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReptiles and birds of prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRat feeders are graded by weight, not age alone, and exact weight bands vary between suppliers — treat the figures below as a guide, not a guarantee. As a general rule, choose a rat close to the width of the thickest part of your snake's body; if you're unsure, size down rather than up to avoid a difficult feed or regurgitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinkie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling to small juvenile snakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuzzy (this product)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYoung juvenile snakes stepping up from pinkie mice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing juvenile snakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-adult snakes and larger juveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall \/ Medium Adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult colubrids, smaller pythons and boas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge Adult \/ Jumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250–475 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger adult pythons and boas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra Large Adult \/ Jumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e475 g and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery large pythons, boas and monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe stock the full ladder from Pinkie through Extra Large Jumbo, plus Weaner, Small, Medium and Large Adult grades and Jumbo single and twin packs — search \"Rats\" in store to see the full range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% whole rat (Rattus norvegicus), frozen. No additives, colours, preservatives or fillers — this is an intact animal, not a formulated food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA guaranteed analysis (crude protein, fat, fibre, moisture, ash) is not published for whole-prey items the way it is for manufactured pellets or flakes, because there is no manufacturer formulation to declare. Whole prey supplies muscle, organ, bone and fur in natural proportions, which is the basis of a whole-prey feeding diet for carnivorous reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e hatchling and young juvenile snakes and larger lizards that have outgrown pinkie or fuzzy mice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e very small hatchlings, for whom a fuzzy rat is too large — use a pinkie mouse instead; also too small as a sole feed for sub-adult or adult snakes, which need hopper rats or larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to thaw and store\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen until you're ready to feed. Thaw in a sealed bag in the fridge, or in room-temperature water changed every 10–15 minutes, until soft all the way through — never in a microwave, which cooks prey unevenly. Warm the thawed rat in warm water for a few minutes before offering it, as many reptiles respond better to a warm feed. Never refreeze a thawed rat — feed it the same day or discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling and hygiene\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreat frozen prey like raw meat: thaw it separately from human food, wash your hands and any tongs or containers after handling, and disinfect the thawing area. Discard any uneaten thawed prey rather than offering it to another animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-plastic-feeding-tongs\"\u003eZoo Med Plastic Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — more hygienic than fingers when offering thawed prey, and lets you add a little movement to trigger a feeding response.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a frozen product and ships and is stored frozen. There's no manufacturer warranty on a food item as such — the consumer guarantee under Australian Consumer Law that the product is of acceptable quality and matches its description still applies. Transfer it to your own freezer as soon as it arrives. If you'd rather collect it yourself, our North Lakes store offers pickup — call 07 3888 5052 or email sales@nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au to arrange delivery timing or check same-day pickup availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many fuzzy rats come in a pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne rat per pack, sold individually so you can buy exactly the number of feeds you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size reptile is a fuzzy rat for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHatchling and young juvenile snakes and larger lizards that have outgrown pinkie mice but aren't ready for a hopper rat — check the width of your reptile against the size table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze a thawed fuzzy rat?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Once it's thawed, feed it the same day or discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I feed fuzzy mice or fuzzy rats at this stage?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat depends on your reptile's species — ask our team if you're unsure whether your animal is ready to move from mice onto rats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frozen Food","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242284695843,"sku":"AA2320","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"mice-weaners","title":"Mice Weaners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mid-sized frozen feeder mouse for sub-adult snakes stepping up from smaller prey.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mice Weaners are whole frozen young mice at the weaning stage, sized between hoppers and full adults. Each pack is a single mouse, sold frozen and ready to thaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-ladder size\u003c\/strong\u003e — weaners sit in the middle of the feeder mouse size range, roughly 9–15 g each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole animal, single ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — nothing added, nothing removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen, not live\u003c\/strong\u003e — no feeding-response risk to your reptile and nothing to house or care for before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — graded to the weaner class so portions stay predictable as you plan feeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen whole prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–15 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mouse per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-adult snakes and larger juvenile reptiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize grading and choosing the right feeder\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeder mice are graded by size, not age alone. A common rule of thumb is to choose a mouse close to the widest part of the reptile's body — go smaller if you're unsure, since undersized prey is safer than oversized prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mice-pinkies\"\u003ePinkie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–3.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling snakes, small juvenile lizards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuzzie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5–5.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYoung hatchlings stepping up from pinkie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5–9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing juveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeaner (this product)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–15 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-adult snakes and larger juveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult corn snakes, smaller adult pythons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mice-xl-jumbo\"\u003eXL Jumbo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 g and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger adult snakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese weight bands are the widely used industry standard for feeder mouse grading and are a guide, not a guarantee — individual animals vary. We currently stock pinkie, weaner and XL jumbo; ask in-store if you need fuzzie, hopper or standard adult sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% whole mouse, frozen. No additives, colours, preservatives or fillers — this is an intact animal, not a formulated food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA guaranteed analysis (crude protein, fat, fibre, moisture, ash) is not published for whole-prey items the way it is for manufactured pellets or flakes, because there is no manufacturer formulation to declare. Whole prey supplies muscle, organ, bone and fur in natural proportions, which is the basis of a whole-prey feeding diet for carnivorous reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e sub-adult snakes and larger juvenile reptiles ready to move up from hopper-sized prey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e hatchlings and small juveniles, for whom a weaner is oversized — use a pinkie, fuzzie or hopper instead; also too small for larger adult snakes, which need adult or XL jumbo sizing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to thaw and store\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen until you're ready to feed. Thaw in a sealed bag in the fridge, or in room-temperature water changed every 10–15 minutes, until soft all the way through — never in a microwave, which cooks prey unevenly. Warm the thawed mouse to roughly body temperature in warm water for a few minutes before offering it, as many reptiles respond better to a warm feed. Never refreeze a thawed mouse — feed it the same day or discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling and hygiene\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreat frozen prey like raw meat: thaw it separately from human food, wash your hands and any tongs or containers after handling, and disinfect the thawing area. Discard any uneaten thawed prey rather than offering it to another animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-plastic-feeding-tongs\"\u003eZoo Med Plastic Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — more hygienic than fingers when offering thawed prey, and lets you add a little movement to trigger a feeding response.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a frozen product and ships and is stored frozen. There's no manufacturer warranty on a food item as such — the consumer guarantee under Australian Consumer Law that the product is of acceptable quality and matches its description still applies. Transfer it to your own freezer as soon as it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many weaners come in a pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne mouse per pack, sold individually so you can buy exactly the number of feeds you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size reptile is a weaner for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeaners suit sub-adult snakes and larger juvenile reptiles — the width of the mouse should be close to the widest part of the reptile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze a thawed weaner?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Once it's thawed, feed it the same day or discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know if I need a weaner or an adult mouse?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the mouse to the thickest part of your reptile — if a weaner looks noticeably narrower than that point, it's time to move up to adult or XL jumbo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frozen Food","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242284728611,"sku":"AA2316","price":24.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/weaner_mouse__94783.1415657907.1280.1280__28917.1466682752.1280.1280__56827.1466683569.jpg?v=1786067127"},{"product_id":"rats-weaners","title":"Rats Weaners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pre-killed rat sized for a growing python's next feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen weaner rats are humanely pre-killed, furred young rats around the age they'd naturally leave the nest, then snap-frozen whole. They suit snakes that have outgrown pinkies but aren't yet ready for a full-size adult rat, and are sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumanely pre-killed and snap-frozen\u003c\/strong\u003e — no live feeding, and none of the injury risk or welfare concerns that come with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeaner grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — furred, mid-size rats that bridge the gap between pinkies and small adult rats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e — useful for keepers stepping a growing snake up through prey sizes gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually\u003c\/strong\u003e — buy exactly what a feed needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich rat size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the rat to the thickest part of your snake's body, not its length. A rat noticeably wider than your snake's girth risks regurgitation; a rat noticeably narrower wastes a feed. Step prey size up gradually as your snake grows, rather than jumping a size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinkies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5–10 g, unfurred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHatchling snakes and very small juvenile pythons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeaners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 30–70 g, furred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowing juvenile pythons and similarly sized snakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 120–180 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-adult to smaller adult pythons and monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL Jumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 250 g and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge adult pythons and large monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are typical weight bands used across the Australian frozen-rodent trade. Individual rats vary batch to batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients and guaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e whole rat (100%). No additives, preservatives, colours or fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA formal guaranteed analysis — crude protein, crude fat, crude fibre, moisture, ash — is not published for whole-prey feeders, since they are not a manufactured food with a nutrition panel. If your reptile needs a supplemented diet, dust or gut-load as your vet or herpetological society recommends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThawing and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore frozen\u003c\/strong\u003e at or below −18 °C until needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThaw in the fridge\u003c\/strong\u003e overnight, or in a sealed bag submerged in cool water for around 2 hours given the larger size. Never microwave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm before offering\u003c\/strong\u003e — a few minutes in warm, not hot, water after fridge-thawing often improves feeding response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever refreeze\u003c\/strong\u003e a thawed rat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffer with tongs\u003c\/strong\u003e, not fingers, to avoid a feeding-response bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for growing juvenile snakes stepping up from pinkies. Not suitable for hatchlings still needing pinkie-sized prey, and not intended as a sole diet for species with different nutritional needs — check what your particular reptile is meant to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery and cold chain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a frozen product. We recommend local pickup from our North Lakes store, or contact us before ordering to confirm a suitable cold-chain delivery option for your area — frozen prey is not sent through standard parcel delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a perishable frozen item, this product is excluded from change-of-mind returns once purchased, consistent with our standard returns policy. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law for goods that are not of acceptable quality on arrival are unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding tongs make offering pre-killed prey easier and safer for both keeper and reptile — see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen do I step up from pinkies to weaners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a pinkie no longer matches your snake's girth — generally once a hatchling has had several feeds and shown steady growth. Size to the snake, not to a fixed age or feed count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should a juvenile snake be fed weaners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding frequency depends on species, age and growth rate; many juvenile pythons feed roughly weekly to fortnightly. Check species-specific care advice for your snake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze a rat I thawed but didn't use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Once thawed, use it or discard it. Refreezing raises the risk of bacterial spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMy snake refuses weaners after happily taking pinkies — why?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sudden size jump is the most common cause. Try warming the rat further, offering in a quieter spot, or stepping back to a slightly smaller size before trying again in a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frozen Food","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242284794147,"sku":"AA2322","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/collections\/arcadia-earth-pro-dragon-fuel-125g-3001256-1600.jpg?v=1786685819","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/collections\/reptile-food-feeding.oembed?page=3","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}