Locusts as Reptile Food

Our locusts are part of the staple 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.

X-Large locusts are the perfect size for bearded dragons, water dragons, geckos, turtles, monitor lizards, chameleons and many insectivorous invertebrates (e.g. mantis and tarantulas). In the store we use the x-large locusts to feed our bearded dragons, water dragons, adult turtles and adult chameleons.

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

Each tub is well-ventilated with small air holes to keep the insects secure while allowing airflow. Inside, a piece of egg-box cardboard gives the bugs space to spread out and reduces overcrowding. During warmer months, we may add extra perforations to the outer packaging for better cooling. In colder weather, a heat pack is often included to help regulate the temperature during transit.

Feeding Guide

To keep XL locusts in top condition, feed them a healthy diet right up until you offer them to your reptile.

• 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 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 extra-large locusts for the following animal types:

• Bearded dragons

• Water dragons

• Monitor lizards

• Chameleons

• Adult turtles

Care Instructions

Keep extra-large locusts in packaging at room temperature, away from direct sunlight or draughts. Add fresh food at regular intervals to keep them healthy and active.

Avoid overcrowding, especially if you're housing them with other locusts or crickets.

Looking after your live food properly helps ensure your lizard or other pet gets the best nutrition possible.

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.

Delivery Information

We believe in being upfront about our delivery costs.

Delivery cost is calculated at the checkout and is dependent upon your basket contents and postcode.

We group products together so you get a reduced price.

When you checkout the total delivery price is shown.

Orders over £99 qualify for FREE delivery.

Dispatch Information

Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.

Orders placed before 12pm will be dispatched that day

Orders placed after 12pm are not guaranteed to be dispatched that day.

Frozen food will not be dispatched on a Friday unless Saturday delivery is specified.

Dispatch emails & tracking information are sent throughout the day.

Who Will Deliver My Order?

Depending on the weight/ size of your order and your postcode, you will be presented with appropriate delivery options at the checkout.

Royal Mail

Royal Mail 24 - 1st class service that aims to deliver within 1 day of dispatch (not guaranteed).

Royal Mail 24 Tracked - 1st class service that aims to deliver within 1 day of dispatch (not guaranteed).

APC

Mainland UK - next-day courier with pre-12pm or pre-4pm delivery services (excluding some Scottish postal codes).

Saturday - aims to delivery before 12pm Saturday to mainland UK if the order is placed before 12pm Friday(excluding some Scottish postal codes).

DX

Mainland UK - next day courier with pre-1pm or pre-6pm delivery services (excludes some Scottish postal codes).

Saturday - delivers Saturday to mainland UK if order placed before 12pm Friday (excluding some Scottish postal codes).

Kings/ Tuffnell's

Some heavy items may need to be moved from your selected delivery service to a palletised delivery service with a delivery time of 1-2 working days.

Offshore/ Remote UK Delivery:

Orders via Royal Mail are unaffected. Orders that need to be delivered via a courier may (but not always) incur additional delivery charges if you live in one of the following post codes; AB30-56, IV, HS, KA27-28, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH17-26, PH30-50, ZE, IM, BT & TR21-25.

Please place your order as normal and we will contact you before dispatching your order if necessary.

Offshore Non-UK Delivery:

We are not currently accepting orders from outside of the UK.

Gift Cards:

Gift cards are conveniently delivered free via email to the purchaser's inbox.