A bearded dragon walks into a bar…
When you’re faced with a choice between delicious and equally delicious, how do you decide? Well, if you’re an insectivore, you don’t have to! Reptiles and amphibians thrive on a variety of nutritional sources (just like humans!), and SYMTON offers samplers of insect flights so your cold-blooded friend can enjoy not one, not two, but FOUR different kinds of protein rotated into their meals. Here’s a breakdown of our insect flights and their benefits.
A Power Shot of Calcium
Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are chock full of calcium, so much so that you don’t need to dust them before feeding to your pet. Choose from small, medium, or large to match your pet’s nutritional needs and appetite. BSFL are voracious eaters (great for composting!), and will eat most organic matter you give them. Learn more about black soldier fly larvae here.
A Six-Legged Chaser
Originally from South America, Dubia roaches are great staple feeders, like BSFL. These crawly critters are packed with calcium and fat (more than crickets!), providing your pet with the perfect energy source to slither, climb, crawl and swim. You can also choose the right size of Dubia roaches for your reptile. Learn more about how to care for your roaches when they arrive in the mail.
You Won’t Find This Guy at the Bottom of a Bottle
Hornworms are the gorgeous (ok, so we’re a little biased) larvae of the Hawk moth. A bright blue-green color, these caterpillars make for a juicy treat, but shouldn’t be fed too often to your reptile or amphibian. They only come in one size, and that’s jumbo! Just like your pet, feeder insects need to eat to survive too, so be sure to supply them with feeder paste. In a pinch, they like green tomatoes (yep, they’re the guys who love crashing your garden party), banana peel, and dandelion leaves.
An After Dinner Aperitif
Waxworms, as you probably guessed, are not made of wax. They’re the offspring of wax moths (shocker, amiright?). They have a high fat content and are hardy in lower temperatures. They get their name from their appetite for the wax that make up bee honeycombs and are considered parasites. But your pet will consider them scrumptious! Wax worms are also to be thought of as treats and shouldn’t be fed to your reptile or amphibian too often.
Try Out Our Sample
Our Insect Flight is an easy way to give your pet the smorgasbord of nutrients it needs to live a healthy, longer life. SYMTON is the ONLY place you’ll find this variety of insects in one pack. They sell out fast, so get yours today.