Quick Overview
- Soft-bodied larvae stage of the fruit beetle Pachnoda marginata
- 25-35mm long
- Pack of 10
- Pachnoda Grubs are the soft-bodied larvae stage of the fruit beetle Pachnoda marginata, also known as Sun Beetles.
- Approximately 25-35mm long, Pachnoda Grub are available in a Pack of 10.
- With soft bodies, like Waxworms, Pachnoda Grubs make ideal treats for feeding to carnivorous and insectivorous reptiles and insect eating birds.
Care Instructions:
As with all live food it is essential they are kept healthy. Packed in peat, leave the Pachnoda Grub in their container and ensure they are kept at room temperature. There is no need to dust or gut load these insects before feeding to your pet.
Don’t forget live food can be affected by cold weather.
€7.00
Morioworms, 40-50mm
Quick Overview
- Beetle larvae bred for the reptile, fish and bird market
- Larger worm favoured by lizards, turtles, frogs, birds and Koi fish
- Similar nutritional content to mealworms
- Different sized packs available
Morioworms are approximately 40-50mm long and are available in packs of 40g, 500g and 1kg.
Most larger lizards love eating Morioworms either as a part of their staple diet or even as a treat.
Care Instructions:
As with all live food it is essential they are kept healthy. Packed in bran, empty the Morioworms into a smooth-sided container. No lid required as they can't climb! Ensure they are kept at a regular temperature of 60-65 F (18C). Place a slice of potato or carrot in the container to provide moisture.
Don’t forget live food can be affected by cold weather.
€4.75
Mealworms, 18-26mm
Quick Overview
- Beetle larvae bred for the reptile, fish and bird market
- High in protein and fat
- Ideal for smaller to medium sized reptiles as well as wild birds
- Different sized packs available
Mealworms are approximately 18-26mm long and are available in packs of 60g, 500g and 1kg.
Mealworms are often selected for their high levels of important vitamins, fats and proteins and form part of many reptiles' balanced diet.
Easy to care for and extremely easy for your reptile to eat - just place them in a suitable feeding dish!
Available in bulk bags for convenience.
Mealworms are also popular in bird feeders for wild birds.
Care Instructions:
As with all live food it is essential they are kept healthy. Packed in bran, empty the Mealworms into a smooth-sided container. No lid required as they can't climb! Ensure they are kept at a regular temperature of 40-45 F (8-12 C). Place a slice of potato or carrot in the container to provide moisture.
Don’t forget live food can be affected by cold weather.
€4.75
Earthworms are approximately 50-75mm long and are available in a pack of 15 or a 1kg Bulk Bag. Earthworms are enjoyed by those reptiles and amphibians that prefer soft and moist food. Favoured by invertebrates, Dendrobaena worms are also well suited to larger reptiles and amphibians, as they can be up to 50-75mm long.
Extremely lively and easy to look after, Earthworms are rich in protein and calcium and should form part of a balanced diet. Care Instructions: As with all live food it is essential they are kept healthy. Empty into a container with a lid and keep cool in the fridge. Spread a small amount of cooked, unsalted mashed potato onto the surface and lightly water.
Overview
-Favoured by invertebrates
- Well suited to larger reptiles and amphibians
- Easy to look after
- Rich in protein and calcium
How To Care For Reptile Live Food in Cold Weather
During the cold weather we make every effort to ensure that your livefood arrives as warm and active as possible.
All our delivery vans are heated, and we use a variety of packaging methods depending on the severity of the predicted weather.
This may include:
-Heat packs or
-Wrapping of livefood tubs
However, despite our best efforts, your livefood still may arrive looking lifeless.
Many of our common livefood species enter a dormant state when exposed to colder weather. As they are cold-blooded, they cannot regulate their body temperature effectively, so will slow down their body process waiting for warmer conditions - Mealworms, Morioworms, Calci worms and Crickets all do this, for example.
Top Tips
In order to bring the livefood around, it is important you follow a few simple steps:
1. Unpack the outer boxes and lay out all packs/ tubs so that fresh air can circulate around them
2. Leave the packs/tubs at room temperature (18?C-25?C)
3. Do not offer external heat as warming up livefood quickly will kill them. This is the most common cause of livefood deaths.
4. For 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.
5. Livefood may take several hours to completely recover but 99% of live food will recover fully providing they are treated correctly upon arrival
€5.00
