{"product_id":"live-locust-hoppers-5th-bulk-bag-50-approx-36-42mm","title":"Live Locust Hoppers 5th Bulk-Bag 50 approx (36-42mm)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocusts (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- An extremely popular source of live food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Best known for their quiet, non-invasive behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Available in a wide variety of pack sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTOP TIPS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn order to bring the livefood around, it is important you follow a few simple steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnpack the outer boxes and lay out all packs\/ tubs so that fresh air can circulate around them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeave the packs\/tubs at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MONKFIELD NUTRITION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830598226247,"sku":"1113565","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/LCST_0_default_1197x1197_e7f77de8-1920-486d-b7f2-79b0350fb1fe.webp?v=1701878224","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/products\/live-locust-hoppers-5th-bulk-bag-50-approx-36-42mm","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}