{"product_id":"live-locust-hopper-3rd-bulk-bag-50-approx-18-24mm","title":"Live Locust Hopper 3rd Bulk Bag 50 Approx (18-24mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocusts (\u003cem\u003eSchistocerca gregaria\u003c\/em\u003e) are a fantastic food source for many reptiles and amphibians. They make no noise and grow to a larger size than crickets making them ideal for larger animals. Nutritionally they are similar to crickets but have a higher fat content, we gut load all our locusts on fresh greens before sending them out so that they are ready to use from the moment they arrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- An extremely popular source of live food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Best known for their quiet, non-invasive behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Available in a wide variety of pack sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with all live food, it is essential they are kept healthy. Packed in bran, ensure the locusts are kept at a regular temperature of approximately 60-65F (15-18C) and away from bright light. To encourage the maximum shelf-life, empty into a smooth-sided container with a vented lid. Add broad leafed greens to provide moisture. Proper supplementation should be given prior to feeding to your reptile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP TIPS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to bring the livefood around, it is important you follow a few simple steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpack the outer boxes and lay out all packs\/ tubs so that fresh air can circulate around them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the packs\/tubs at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not offer external heat as warming up livefood quickly will kill them. This is the most common cause of livefood deaths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor bulk bags of livefood, gently agitate the bag to spread-out the insects within. Leave at room temperature and prop up in a horizontal position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLivefood may take several hours to completely recover but 99% of live food will recover fully providing they are treated correctly upon arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MONKFIELD NUTRITION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52259973038407,"sku":"1136400","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/MonkfieldLocust3thHopper_18-24mm_Tub.avif?v=1764263160","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/live-locust-hopper-3rd-bulk-bag-50-approx-18-24mm","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}