Use a reliable source
Use captive-bred feeders or commercially sourced prey intended for reptiles.
Reptile guides
Feeders and Whole Prey
Start with your reptile’s diet guide before choosing a feeder, source, size, or preparation.
Feeder insects and whole prey are different feeding systems.
Match the form and size
Follow the exact species guide for feeder type, prey form, swallow size, gut-loading, dusting, thawing, and feeding frequency.
Know when to call
Call a veterinarian who treats reptiles after a prey injury, repeated regurgitation, breathing trouble, severe weakness, or a marked change after feeding.
Make the species decision first
Confirm what the reptile eats before choosing the supplier or product.
Feeder insect guides Browse the completed feeder insect guides before changing the routine.
Crickets
Open crickets from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Dubia Roaches
Open dubia roaches from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Discoid Roaches
Open discoid roaches from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Black Soldier Fly Larvae
Open black soldier fly larvae from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Calciworms
Open the calcium-rich larval feeder entry from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Mealworms
Open the larval feeder entry from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Superworms
Open the large larval feeder entry from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Waxworms
Open the high-fat larval feeder entry from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Hornworms
Open the soft-bodied horned larva entry from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Silkworms
Open the silk moth larva entry from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Butterworms
Open the soft-bodied larval feeder entry from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Earthworms
Open the captive-raised annelid entry from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Nightcrawlers
Open nightcrawlers from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Locusts
Open locusts from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Grasshoppers
Open grasshoppers from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Isopods
Open isopods from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Springtails
Open springtails from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Feeder Beetles
Open feeder beetles from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Phoenix Worms
Open the black soldier fly larva entry from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Canned Insects
Open canned insects from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Dried Mealworms
Open the dried larval feeder entry from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Freeze-Dried Crickets
Open freeze-dried crickets from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Soldier Fly Pupae
Open soldier fly pupae from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Red Wigglers
Open red wigglers from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Silkworm Pupae
Open silkworm pupae from the feeder insect guides for its species fit and preparation.
Prey and protein guides Browse the completed prey and protein guides before changing the routine.
Frozen-Thawed Mice
Open frozen-thawed mice from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Frozen-Thawed Rats
Open frozen-thawed rats from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Pinkie Mice
Open pinkie mice from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Fuzzy Mice
Open fuzzy mice from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Adult Mice
Open adult mice from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Quail Chicks
Open quail chicks from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Reptile Eggs
Open reptile eggs from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Hard-Boiled Egg
Open hard-boiled egg from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Cooked Chicken
Open cooked chicken from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Cooked Fish
Open cooked fish from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Feeder Fish
Open feeder fish from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Snails
Open snails from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Shrimp
Open shrimp from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Rodent Pieces
Open rodent pieces from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Whole Prey
Open whole prey from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Live Mice
Open live mice from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Live Rats
Open live rats from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Wild-Caught Prey
Open wild-caught prey from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Oversized Prey
Open oversized prey from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Raw Hamburger
Open raw hamburger from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Raw Pork
Open raw pork from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Canned Tuna
Open canned tuna from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
Meal Replacement Gel
Open meal replacement gel from the prey and protein guides for its species fit and preparation.
References
Useful reptile feeding supplies
Three optional picks matched to this page's food type, with species and life stage still deciding the actual diet.
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No-drown feeder insect waterer
Hydrate feeder insects without leaving an open water dish where they can drown.
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Zoo Med Repti Calcium with D3
A D3 formula is not interchangeable with plain calcium; follow the species-specific plan.
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Feeder insect dusting cup
Coat one measured feeder batch with the scheduled supplement while containing loose powder.
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