Guides

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How to Store Live Feeder Insects So They Last Longer
However many dubia roaches or mealworms you buy at once, they won't all get eaten the same day — and how you store the rest determines whether they're still healthy,... Read more...
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Signs Your Reptile Isn't Getting Enough Calcium
Metabolic bone disease (MBD) is the most common calcium-related problem in pet reptiles, and it's almost always preventable — but only if you catch it early. Here's what to watch... Read more...
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Reptile vs. Amphibian vs. Arachnid: Feeding Differences Explained
"Feeder insects" cross every taxonomic line in the reptile room, but the animals eating them don't respond to the same feeding rules. Compare a bearded dragon, a Pacman frog, and... Read more...
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The Right Feeder Size for Every Life Stage
Every feeder-guide page on this site gives a version of the same warning: don't feed an insect too big for your pet. The exact yardstick changes species to species, but... Read more...
Which Pets Actually Need Gut-Loading? (And Which Don't)
Which Pets Actually Need Gut-Loading? (And Which Don't)
Every one of our feeder-guide pages tells you to gut-load before feeding — but not every pet that eats insects gets the same instruction for the same reason. The line... Read more...
Gut Loading Feeder Insects: What to Feed Them for Maximum Nutrition
Gut Loading Feeder Insects: What to Feed Them for Maximum Nutrition
Gut loading feeder insects is one of the most effective ways to improve your reptile’s diet. By feeding your insects nutrient-rich foods before offering them to your pet, you significantly... Read more...
Dubia Roaches vs. Superworms vs. Crickets: Which Should You Feed?
Dubia Roaches vs. Superworms vs. Crickets: Which Should You Feed?
Crickets are still the default feeder insect at most pet stores, but more keepers are switching to dubia roaches and superworms — and once you compare them side by side,... Read more...