Description
Locusts as Reptile Food
Our locusts are part of the main livefood diet of many reptile and amphibian diets.
They are easy to catch, highly nutritious and quite easy to digest making them perfect for daily feeding. They are dispatched directly from the breeder and will be gut-loaded before packing to make sure that they are as nutritious as possible on arrival.
Small locusts are the perfect size for small reptiles, small amphibians, fish and many insectivorous invertebrates (e.g. mantis and tarantulas). In the store we use small locusts to feed all of our juvenile bearded dragons and geckos. They also have nutritious benefits for dart frogs and toads.
You'll love them because:
- We guarantee freshness or your money back.
- They are farm-bred in ethical conditions.
- They are pre-fed to ensure your reptile is getting a healthy and nutritious meal.
- Delivered straight to your door in good time.
Packaging
This product arrives in a ventilated plastic tub containing a section of egg-box cardboard. Small air holes along the sides provide airflow while keeping the insects safely contained.
The egg-box increases surface area, giving the insects space to spread out and reducing the risk of overcrowding or trampling. In warmer months, the outer cardboard box may have extra perforations for cooling.
In colder months, we may include a plain white heat pack to help maintain a suitable temperature during transit.
Feeding Guide
If you want to keep the locusts as nutritious as possible, we recommend feeding them a healthy diet right up until they're used.
- Offer fresh leafy greens, carrots, squash, or sweet potato, these provide hydration and essential nutrients.
- You can also use specialist insect foods or gut-loading diets to boost their nutritional value for your reptile.
- Remove any uneaten food daily to keep the enclosure clean and prevent mould or decay.
Well-fed small locusts make for excellent food and are far more beneficial, helping support your reptile’s health and digestion. For more information on their diet please consult our livefood care sheet. If you’re looking for other types of reptile food, we also stock frozen, animal-specific, vegetation and supplement options.
Animal Suitability
We recommend small locusts for the following animal types:
- Tree Frogs
- Juvenile Chameleons
- Juvenile Spiders
- Juvenile Bearded Dragons
- Juvenile Leopard Geckos
- Juvenile Crested Geckos
Care Instructions
Keep your small live locusts in the tub they arrive in, stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight and cold draughts. Make sure the container remains dry and well-ventilated.
Add fresh vegetable matter like cabbage and other leafy greens or carrot slices at regular intervals to keep them fed and hydrated. Remove any uneaten food daily to prevent mould.
Avoid overcrowding if you're combining tubs or housing them with other live food insects like crickets.
Livefood Freshness Guarantee
We know how important it is to have fresh, reliable live food delivered on time. That’s why we ship livefood five days a week using fast, trusted couriers.
Most orders are packed on the same day they're dispatched and sent straight from the breeder, so they arrive in the best condition possible. However, delivery can take a day or two, and sometimes things don’t go perfectly in transit.
For your peace of mind, we have implemented the Livefood Freshness Guarantee! If your livefood doesn’t arrive in the best condition, or there is an issue with the size or quality, get in touch with our team and we’ll resolve it for you.
