Migratory Locust (Locusta migratoria) as Feeder Insect for Reptiles, Amphibians, Birds and Rodents

From the small green anole to the large monitor lizard, almost every terrarium animal benefits from these nutrient-rich locusts.

• Lizards, e.g. water dragons, basilisks, geckos, monitor lizards, skinks
• Amphibians such as frogs and toads
• Insectivorous birds
• Small mammals, e.g. marmosets, shrews
• Insectivorous snakes and tortoises

• Only put as many animals into the terrarium as will be eaten within a short time.
• Large locusts are ideal for large insectivores, juveniles for smaller species.
• Dusting with vitamin and mineral powder before feeding is recommended.
• Feed with tweezers or release them into the terrarium – they do not hide.

• Very nutritious and easy to digest
• Enthusiastically accepted by almost all insectivores
• Their movement stimulates the hunting instinct
• No risk of escape and no disturbing chirping
• Easy to handle, they do not hide

• Delivery is made in hygienic transport boxes with egg carton as shelter.
• For longer keeping, move them into a larger, well-ventilated container such as a fauna box.
• Temperature: approx. 25–30 °C during the day, not below 20 °C at night
• Feed: untreated wheat bran and fresh greens such as wheat sprouts or dandelion – free from pesticides and chemicals
• Avoid moisture at all costs – locusts are very sensitive to damp.

• Moisture: 63%
• Crude protein: 23%
• Crude fat: 8%
• Crude ash: 1%