Good feeder insect(s)

[Redstrike]

I was hoping to give my two CH RF hatchlings some protein via insects. Anyone have a good feeder species that I could use and where I could obtain them? I'm looking for something low in fat, high in protein.

Thanks!

 

[dmmj]

I feed but don't raise slugs to my RF, he loves them.

 

[tyler0912]

Waxworms?

 

[dmmj]

waxworms are high in fat and should be used as a treat.

 

[tyler0912]

ooppss....sorry.... :/

 

[Len B]

Crickets and mealworms are my choice.Since you only have 2 little ones to feed, you can freeze the crickets and use them as needed after thawed, mixed with their regular food, and any extra mealworms they can be kept in the refrigerator for a long time. and both can be found at most pet stores

 

[Tom]

Blaptica dubia.

 

[dmarcus]

Mealworms can also be placed in the fridge. the cold stops them from turning into pupae but it doesnt kill them.

 

[drgnfly2265]

The feeders that I use for my bearded dragons are superworms and reptiworms. Not sure how they are with torts though, but that can give you an idea.

 

[Redstrike]

I dug around a bit more and found Phoenix Worms to be pretty good! They have a high Ca content, low fat, good shelf life, and are a relatively small size (good for my hatchlings). Thanks for all your input everyone!

http://www.joshsfrogs.com/food-nutrition/feeder-insects-supplies/phoenix-worms.html

 

[jbean7916]

I would check out dubia roaches. They are meatier than crickets and meal worms. I breed them for my beardie who used to down 4dz crix in a sitting and now she only puts down 3/4 roaches every other day

 

[drgnfly2265]

I dug around a bit more and found Phoenix Worms to be pretty good! They have a high Ca content, low fat, good shelf life, and are a relatively small size (good for my hatchlings). Thanks for all your input everyone!

http://www.joshsfrogs.com/food-nutrition/feeder-insects-supplies/phoenix-worms.html

If you like Phoenix worms then check out Reptiworms www.reptiworms.com . They are the same thing as pheonix worms but only cheeper. If you become friends with them on Facebook then you can get discounts. The discount I used saved me 20%!!!

 

[Redstrike]

I dug around a bit more and found Phoenix Worms to be pretty good! They have a high Ca content, low fat, good shelf life, and are a relatively small size (good for my hatchlings). Thanks for all your input everyone!

http://www.joshsfrogs.com/food-nutrition/feeder-insects-supplies/phoenix-worms.html

If you like Phoenix worms then check out Reptiworms www.reptiworms.com . They are the same thing as pheonix worms but only cheeper. If you become friends with them on Facebook then you can get discounts. The discount I used saved me 20%!!!

I've got some Phoenix worms coming in the mail soon, but once I run out of these I'll definitely give Reptiworms a shot, thank you! Any ideas on how long these things last and what conditions I should store them in?

 

[drgnfly2265]

I dug around a bit more and found Phoenix Worms to be pretty good! They have a high Ca content, low fat, good shelf life, and are a relatively small size (good for my hatchlings). Thanks for all your input everyone!

http://www.joshsfrogs.com/food-nutrition/feeder-insects-supplies/phoenix-worms.html

If you like Phoenix worms then check out Reptiworms www.reptiworms.com . They are the same thing as pheonix worms but only cheeper. If you become friends with them on Facebook then you can get discounts. The discount I used saved me 20%!!!

I've got some Phoenix worms coming in the mail soon, but once I run out of these I'll definitely give Reptiworms a shot, thank you! Any ideas on how long these things last and what conditions I should store them in?

i used to order 1000 large and they will start turning black in about that time (if I ever had any left). But they can still be fed when they turn black. They say that if you have a wine fridge, or something like that, then they last longer.

 

[Tony the tank]

How about some giant roaches....Very meaty and loaded with calcium..[/i]

 

[ascott]

Oh please tell me that I don't have to feed roaches to my redfoots......ewwwwww, there has to be another way......ewwwww.

 

[Tony the tank]

Most of the feed roaches are not the kind that you see in the subways...Majority are farm raised.. Can't climb walls and can't fly..

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How about pinky mice?

 

[ascott]

Oh Tony...say it ain't so....no roaches nor mice allowed to cohabitate within the walls of the house with which I live in....ewwwww. how about nightcrawlers once a week? Or salmon or broiled chicken? My fingers and toes are crossed here hoping your reply goes something like...."hell yeah, that will work"......

 

[Redstrike]

How about some giant roaches....Very meaty and loaded with calcium..[/i]

I think those would be a little big for a couple hatchlings, but the Blaptica dubia do come in small sizes, so I might get these roaches after I finish with the phoenix worms.

 

[Madkins007]

Nutritional data on bugs:

http://www.nagonline.net/Technical Papers/NAGFS00397Insects-JONIFEB24,2002MODIFIED.pdf
http://www.house-of-reptiles.com/feederinvertebrates.pdf

Data on feeder animals:

http://www.house-of-reptiles.com/feedervertebrates.pdf