{"title":"Feeders","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"blue-bottle-fly-spikes","title":"Blue Bottle Fly Spikes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"block paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3avv5\" data-offset-key=\"2if6l-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2if6l-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Fly Spikes are larvae\/maggots of the Blue Bottle Fly (\u003cem\u003eCalliphora vomitoria\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Bottle Fly Spikes are high in protein (~20%), low in fat (~6%), and contain a surprising amount of calcium. They're also slow moving and soft bodied, making them easy to catch and digest. They look like a small waxworm measuring between 3\/8\" to 1\/2\" in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Bottle Fly Spikes should be kept in the fridge as they do well in temperatures between 33°F and 40°F and will keep for 4 weeks or more, the crisper of your fridge is the best spot! Keep spikes stored on the damp sawdust they're packaged in for a longer shelf life. They will possibly pupate en route to you and be in chrysalis form when they reach you. The adult fly is 10-11mm long. Only use dry, cream colored spikes. If they have turned brown or have excessive moisture they must be discarded. The chrysalis, if healthy, can be saved until the fly pupates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause of elevated temperatures during shipping, your blue bottle fly spikes may arrive pupated! In this case, either store the pupae in the fridge until you're ready to hatch them out into flies, or leave them at room temperature and you'll have blue bottle flies ready to feed out in 2-4 days. The ONLY time that refunds or credits will be issued is if the UPS OR FEDEX OVERNIGHT option is selected, as they can pupate quickly and spikes cannot be guaranteed to stay in that form unless overnighted with an ice pack. Thank you for your understanding!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✳️NOTE: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are multiple shipping options so be sure you select the right one for you. (Quicker is better for these guys!)✳️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll shipments include an ice pack at no extra charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo pupate Blue Bottle Fly Spikes, leave the larvae in a larger container at room temperature for a few days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the adult Blue Bottle Flies in the fridge for several minutes to slow them down, making moving them into your pet's enclosure easier. A ready made, room stable mini jello cup (you can get a bag of them from the Dollar Tree), provides all the food and water needed to sustain them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE ON ODOR: Blue Bottle Spikes \"sweat\" during transit. An ammonia smell is normal. You can remove the wood shavings from the spikes to minimize the odor, however, it won't go away altogether. They are still safe to feed off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3avv5\" data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3avv5\" data-offset-key=\"3r57a-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"3r57a-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"3r57a-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThanks for looking! 🕷🕸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salticid Sanctuaries","offers":[{"title":"25 Count","offer_id":44091214069848,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 Count","offer_id":44091214102616,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Count","offer_id":44091214135384,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Count","offer_id":44091214168152,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5066\/6328\/files\/Screenshot-20260510_203333_Gallery.jpg?v=1778459635"},{"product_id":"house-fly-pupae","title":"House Fly Pupae","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"block paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3avv5\" data-offset-key=\"2if6l-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2if6l-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMusca domestica\u003c\/em\u003e, the common house fly, are a delicious enrichment food for your reptile, amphibian, or invert friend! The flight of house flies will keep your reptile or amphibian friend entertained and stimulated as well as provide a suitable food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse flies are about 8-12 millimeters in their adult form, making them a great size for a variety of reptiles, amphibians, fish, and birds. House Fly Pupae cups contain a healthy overcount, as not all pupae will hatch into flies. The pupae are packaged in a small deli cup with wheat bran.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Feed: \u003c\/strong\u003eHouse flies are fast! To make these flies easier to transfer to your animal's enclosure, place them in the fridge for a few minutes. This will slow them down enough so that they will not fly out when the container lid is open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Store: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you receive your house flies, they will be in pupae form. The pupae should be stored in the fridge until you are ready to have them pupate into flies. Be cautious about leaving them in the fridge for too long though—the longer house fly pupae are in the fridge, the lower the numbers of flies will hatch out. To hatch flies, simply place the pupae in a container with a paper towel or wheat bran substrate, kept on the warmer side of room temperature (I hang mine over my heater when I need to speedup hatching).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo additional moisture is required to hatch the pupae, as the metamorphosis process in house flies is primarily temperature dependent, and any moisture on the pupae will result in deformed and\/or decreased flies. If hatching at adequate temperatures, flies should emerge in 3-7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is possible to hatch pupae at a lower temperature but expect upwards of 3 weeks to hatch. The longer the storage time, the fewer flies will hatch out. Try to use all the pupae within a couple weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3avv5\" data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3avv5\" data-offset-key=\"3r57a-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"3r57a-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"3r57a-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThanks for looking! 🕷🕸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salticid Sanctuaries","offers":[{"title":"25 Count","offer_id":44092289450072,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Count","offer_id":44092289482840,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Count","offer_id":44092289515608,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Count","offer_id":44092289548376,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5066\/6328\/files\/House-Fly_Pupae_Amazon_Infographics_D2_02-604815f7.jpg?v=1778475219"},{"product_id":"mini-mealies","title":"Mini Mealies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"block paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3avv5\" data-offset-key=\"2if6l-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2if6l-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThese mealworms are about 1\/4-1\/2 of an inch in length, but because they are a natural product sizes may vary slightly. Mealworms have long been a staple feeder insect in the reptile, amphibian, and bird hobby.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMealworms are larvae of the darkling beetle Tenebrio molitor, and are inexpensive and easy to store before feeding them to your animals. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Store:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMealworms can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks with very little maintenance. The mealworm bedding is their food source. After two weeks, the mealworms should be removed from the refrigerator, and a small amount of cricket cube or a baby carrot should be added to the top of the bedding. Allow the mealworms to stay at room temperature for about 24 hours. This will allow them enough time to \"wake up\" and become more active so that they can consume food and water before being put back into stasis. This process should be repeated every 2 weeks.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs mealworms go bad, they will become dark in color and eventually turn black and hard  or excessively soft. Discard any black mealworms. Older mealworms may pupate. Discard the pupae or please feed to other critters because if they hatch into their adult form, they develop a much more powerful bite and have been known to unalive jumping spiders. Under ideal conditions, mealworms should keep for several weeks to possibly several months.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProtein 20%, Fat 13%, Fiber 2%, Water 62%\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3avv5\" data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3avv5\" data-offset-key=\"3r57a-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"3r57a-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"3r57a-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThanks for looking! 🕷🕸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salticid Sanctuaries","offers":[{"title":"25 Count","offer_id":44092310061144,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Count","offer_id":44092310093912,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Count","offer_id":44092310126680,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Count","offer_id":44092310159448,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5066\/6328\/files\/Design-2_1_-a994ec3c.jpg?v=1778480923"},{"product_id":"easy-squeeze-flightless-fruit-fly-bottle-cultures","title":"Easy Squeeze Flightless Fruit Fly Bottle Cultures","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"block paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3avv5\" data-offset-key=\"2if6l-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2if6l-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3avv5\" data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003eEnhance your pet's diet with \u003cem\u003eDrosophila hydei\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eDrosophila melanogaster\u003c\/em\u003e flightless fruit fly cultures which are an excellent live food source for slings, small mantises, chameleons, frogs, geckos, and other insectivores.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDrosophila hydei\u003c\/em\u003e (also known simply as hydei) are another commonly encountered fruit fly in the hobby. Hydei measure about 1\/8 of an inch, and are quite a bit larger and ‘meatier’ than D. melanogaster – perfectly suited for the same types of animals, but that prefer slightly larger prey items. A ‘flightless’ form of hydei is most commonly available – this strain will not revert back to fliers at a higher temperature. They are known for their larger size, slow movement, and unique flightless trait.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDrosophila melanogaster\u003c\/em\u003e (also known as melanogaster, melanos, or mels) are likely the most commonly cultured fruit fly and measure about 1\/16 of an inch. These are the ideal staple food for poison dart frogs, fish, young praying mantis nymphs, juvenile frogs and toads, freshly hatched slings, and other reptiles, amphibians, or captive animals that require very tiny foods. These flies lack wings, and are therefore unable to fly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor optimal production, fruit fly cultures should be kept at 75-78°F and 60-80% humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultures should be kept between 70°F - 80°F. Under 70°F cultures will start to slow down and not reproduce. Above 80°F cultures could redevelop the ability to fly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\"\u003eThe \"fresh\" cultures are made just a few days before shipping and will begin producing new flies in approximately 2-3 weeks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e(Feeding out flies from fresh cultures will greatly affect the production and lifespan of the culture, since you're feeding out flies that would have laid eggs and continued to repopulate.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"30vhv-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block paragraph\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3avv5\" data-offset-key=\"3r57a-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"3r57a-0-0\" class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"3r57a-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThanks for looking! 🕷🕸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Salticid Sanctuaries","offers":[{"title":"Melanogaster","offer_id":44093968187480,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hydei","offer_id":44093968220248,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5066\/6328\/files\/1778522504035_2abe4c88-9ad9-4f81-8eaa-05763c419484.png?v=1778522581"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5066\/6328\/collections\/29938.jpg?v=1778523891","url":"https:\/\/www.salticidsanctuaries.com\/collections\/feeders.oembed","provider":"Salticid Sanctuaries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}