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Locusts

Description

Locusts (Schistocerca gregaria) are among the cleanest and most sought-after staple feeders in the exotic pet world. These active, highly visible climbers deliver constant movement that triggers powerful feeding responses in visual hunters. Unlike crickets, they're completely silent and won't bite or harm your animal if uneaten.

With soft bodies and low fat content—approximately 20% protein and just 5–7% fat—locusts are an excellent choice for animals prone to obesity. However, like most feeder insects, they have an imbalanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, so gut-loading or dusting before feeding is essential.

Perfect for leopard geckos, crested geckos, juvenile bearded dragons, chameleons, tree frogs, small skinks, and countless other reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.

Care is straightforward: gut-load with fresh greens such as kale, dandelion and spring greens, then lightly dust with calcium and vitamin supplement immediately before feeding. Keep in a well-ventilated tub in a warm, dry environment (25–35°C), avoiding excess moisture. Provide fresh greens for nutrition and hydration.

Quantities are hand-packed and approximate with a small margin of variation—we always aim for the quoted amount as a minimum. Choose the pack size that suits your collection best.

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SKU: A051
Barcode: 5060078060172

£3.40  £3.05 Incl. VAT

    • A balanced diet is vital to your pets health
    • Perfect Food for your reptiles
    • Free jelly pot with all orders -To ensure your livefood is hydrated and fed on arrival
    • Shipped today? Order within: Sep 09, 2026 17:00:00 +0100
    Shipping

    We dispatch orders Monday–Thursday (excluding Bank Holidays), subject to stock availability. Most orders are shipped within 48 hours.

    Frozen Deliveries

    Frozen food orders are sent via next day delivery to keep products in the best condition possible. Frozen delivery starts from £11.99, with a minimum frozen order value of £25 (excluding delivery).

    All frozen items are carefully packed with insulation and ice packs/dry ice. Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery on the first attempt and unpack items immediately into a freezer.

    Unfortunately, we cannot currently ship frozen items outside mainland UK, including Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, Highlands or Islands.

    Pallet Deliveries

    Larger or delicate items may be delivered on a pallet for safe transport. The courier will contact you to arrange delivery, and someone must be available to accept it.

    Please note:

    • Delivery is curbside only
    • Pallet deliveries cannot be left unattended
    • Re-delivery charges may apply if delivery is missed
    • Please inspect items for damage before signing

    Delivery Areas

    We currently deliver to UK mainland addresses only. Some larger orders may not be available for Highlands or Island addresses.

    Returns

    We take great pride in the quality of our products. If you believe an item is faulty, please contact us as soon as possible.

    • Reported on Arrival: If a manufacturing fault is identified on arrival, we will offer either a full refund or a replacement free of charge.
    • Within 28 Days: Faults reported within 28 days of delivery are eligible for either a replacement or full refund.
    • After 28 Days: Any faults reported after 28 days will be handled in line with the manufacturer’s warranty policy. Depending on the product, this may include a repair or replacement, and in some cases the item may need to be returned directly to the manufacturer.

    Description

    Locusts (Schistocerca gregaria) are among the cleanest and most sought-after staple feeders in the exotic pet world. These active, highly visible climbers deliver constant movement that triggers powerful feeding responses in visual hunters. Unlike crickets, they're completely silent and won't bite or harm your animal if uneaten.

    With soft bodies and low fat content—approximately 20% protein and just 5–7% fat—locusts are an excellent choice for animals prone to obesity. However, like most feeder insects, they have an imbalanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, so gut-loading or dusting before feeding is essential.

    Perfect for leopard geckos, crested geckos, juvenile bearded dragons, chameleons, tree frogs, small skinks, and countless other reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.

    Care is straightforward: gut-load with fresh greens such as kale, dandelion and spring greens, then lightly dust with calcium and vitamin supplement immediately before feeding. Keep in a well-ventilated tub in a warm, dry environment (25–35°C), avoiding excess moisture. Provide fresh greens for nutrition and hydration.

    Quantities are hand-packed and approximate with a small margin of variation—we always aim for the quoted amount as a minimum. Choose the pack size that suits your collection best.

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