
Locusts
Here are the locusts we have for sale as livefood for your reptiles. Locusts have a wide geographic distribution and can be found from Northern Africa to India. You’ve probably heard the tales of Biblical swarms of these creatures devastating crops, though you will be pleased to hear that due to the high temperatures Locusts need to thrive, it is unlikely they will breed in your house should they escape!
Below are some estimated figures on the nutritional value of Locusts, though these figures will be slightly different depending on the life stage of the locust.
Dry Mass | Protein | Fat | Ca/P ratio | kcal/g | |
Locusts | 37.7% | 40.0% | 5.25% | 1.7:1 |