{"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\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.\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. USPS Ground Shipping, USPS Priority 3-4 day, USPS Express One Day.✳️\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. If the substrate apears to be dry add enough water to make it slightly damp. \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":true},{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.salticidsanctuaries.com\/products\/blue-bottle-fly-spikes","provider":"Salticid Sanctuaries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}