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Reptiles · Live feeders

Live crickets, superworms and mealworms, in store in Ningi

Once you’ve got a reptile, feeders are what you’ll keep coming back for. We keep live crickets in small, medium and large, superworms in 50g and 100g tubs, mealworms and woodies in store, so you can match the feeder to the size of your animal. Frozen mice and rats are in reptile food. Ring ahead and we’ll put them aside, subject to stock availability.

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Feeding live: the basics

The questions we answer at the counter most often. If your reptile isn’t eating well, come in and talk to us.

Choosing the right size

A good rule of thumb is to offer insects no bigger than the space between your reptile’s eyes. If you’re not sure, tell us the species and its size and we’ll point you to the right tub.

Gut-loading and dusting

Feeders are only as good as what they’ve eaten. Feed your insects well for a day or so before offering them, and dust them with a calcium or vitamin supplement as your species needs. We keep reptile supplements in reptile food.

Running low?

Ring ahead and we'll put your feeders aside for you.

Keeping feeders at home

  • Keep crickets in a ventilated container, somewhere warm and out of direct sun.
  • Give them food and a moisture source, such as a slice of carrot.
  • Keep superworms at room temperature, not in the fridge.

Clear up after feeding

Take out any live insects your reptile hasn’t eaten once feeding time is over. Left in the enclosure, crickets can stress a resting reptile or even nibble at it.

Ring ahead. We'll put it aside.

Call the store, tell us what your reptile needs and we'll have it ready at the counter, subject to stock availability.