@@reptiliangarden I feel you. Once I bought a couple of hornworms as a treat for my beardie (as they are so so so hard to find in Italy, even online) and ended up keeping them as pets because I couldn't feed them to him lol
I couldnt do it with my first batch of horn worms..I kept them so long they turned into cocoons..now the cocoons sit in their own tank 😢..My chemeleon would love to get his claws on them ..they shal remain untouched though lol
For those who are in Florida or any state/country Dubias are illegal, there’s an alternative. It’s called Discoid Roaches, they basically hold the same value of nutrition that Dubias have. Usually you’ll a only find them in reptile shops or from local feeder breeders.
@@baseafterbase1048 if they happen to escape and get to the wild, they would be considered an invasive species and the last thing we need is yet another invasive species, especially in Florida. They're illegal as a precaution.
I haven't watched any of this vid yet, but I'm normally a fish dude(Got a pond, tropical planted, and reef tank) and I also love crabs too(planning about two tanks for some hermits and others crabbies). But I used to be a lizard guy too! Kinda want to get another Water Dragon, but I saw your video on the Pacman frog. And lol I think I fell in love with that dude. And just wanted to say you got a sub and hopefully a first time frog owner
CarpWhisperer Thank you so much! And I LOVE water dragons. And a Pac-Man frog sounds like a great way to get back into keeping herps. They’re such little cuties. 💕🐸
I feed my 4 month old bearded dragon a variety of super worms, crickets, bsfl, and wax worm as treats. I hate crickets, but I’ve found a way to go around handling them. I buy a large amount, gut load them, and then freeze them in a ziplock bag. Before feeding my lizard, I thaw them out. He loves them.
Ty for this info in addition to the breakdown of each nutritional value. I am going to assume that you have earlier videos of breeding or caring for some of these insects; more specifically, dubias, crickets, and mealworms?
P DV I actually don’t have videos on raising them up. The only ones I breed are Dubias because they are so easy to keep and do it all on their own. You just need some egg cartons, a plastic container, and toss in some veggies. They do the rest
This video was awesome! Ive been wondering what gut loading is for a long time so this was a great explanation. I have a snake right now but i am doing research into possibly getting a gecko.
Gwendolyn Amy Thank you so much! I’m glad it was helpful! Lizards are a little more maintenance with things like gut losing compared to snakes. 😅 Good luck getting your gecko! 💕
My leopard gecko started rejecting dubia roaches so I'm going to have to try crickets even though I hate them. She loves superworms, mealworms, and hornworms. I tried the calci-worms once but she didn't like them. She just took it in her mouth and instantly spit it out. I haven't tried wax works because she honestly seems addicted to superworms and I know if I gave her a wax worm she would refuse everything 😂
Lisa M That’s probably a wise decision. My leopard gecko is extremely picky and only wants wax worms now! 😭I just got her to eat a hornworm so I’m thankful for that. 😅💕
Do you think it would be bad to feed live meal worms to a bearded dragon if they are already used to eating freeze dried meal worms. I am baby sitting a beardy through this whole virus thing and her owner only feeds her freeze dried meal worms. I ordered her some live crickets and mealworms and a bunch of veggies so she could have a healthier diet while staying with me. I was wondering if you think it would be a problem to feed them to her.
I’m wanting to start an insect colony for my bearded dragons to save money. Which insects are the easiest to keep/breed? I don’t want crickets or mealworms because they smell like shit and aren’t as easy to feed on the regular because of their exoskeletons. I love your channel by the way. You’ve actually made me revisit my interest in reptiles and how awesome they are.
Billybloodyhell Absolutely Dubia roaches all the way! They just need a container, egg cartons, and toss some veggies in there. They don’t smell at all. They don’t die off, and they breed like crazy. Also, very nutritious and beardies love em!
@@reptiliangarden I'll second that. I have a blue tongue skink, bearded dragon and a savannah monitor. I am a few weeks into breeding insects and I use crickets, meal worms, and dubia roaches. 100% dubia roaches. they are insanely simple. Reptilian Garden nailed it. Container, any hide (egg cartons and toilet paper rolls are easiest to acquire), and fruits and veggies. I have head that oranges make the roaches go crazy wink wink ;) and they eat pretty much whatever you throw in for them. I'm looking for another nutritious insect to breed as a feeder because i feel like those 3 are dull. Thinking of hornworms, superworms, and maybe other types of roaches.
2 of my cresties love crickets and waxworms the other 3 don't care for insects ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ then again i don't think they like the taste i think they like to hunt. But i buy insects from petstore should i still gutload?
No matter where you buy insects, even if you breed them yourself, they must be gutloaded otherwise they aren't as nutritious. It's easy to do, though - just provide some fruit/veg for them and you can also feed ground up cat food. My insects have constant access to cat food & 48 hrs before feeding to any of my animals they get fruit & veg. :)
Have you ever had that person that when you tell them about different feeders they always have something to say? Like "mealworms aren't good, crickets aren't that nutritional, horned worms a basically just water so there's no point, roaches are yuck" lol.
You mentioned dubia colonies dont smell - mine does? Could it be overcrowded? Is it too much humidity? I keep a heat mat under the plastic tote container, on 1/3 the bottom. Thanks :))
Sandy Sizemore I would think the humidity and heat could be a huge component of the smell, or possibly rotting food if there’s too much in there. I don’t use heat for mine and I don’t smell anything
Lindsey Clairese It depends on the size of your animal. They’ll let you know when they’re done. And you can give a hornworm everyday, although I would recommend using other feeders as well. Variety is very important!
Do I have to touch them or can I just pick them up with tweezers I'm not really scared of bugs but I think if I pick them up with tweezers I'll have more grip so they won't get away🤔
Alycia Michelove I am not too familiar with gout, but from what I’ve heard it seems it is caused if you feed too much of one thing. It’s another reason why variety is so important, as well as gut loading. Dubias shouldn’t be dangerous to beardies as long as they are still getting a full various diet of leafy greens, veggies, and other insects as well.
Joanne Scipioni The crickets have more protein, fat, and fiber. Hornworms contain more moisture. Hornworms also contain more minerals and nutrients though. I didn’t put a very detailed description of everything in them. The crickets lack the vitamins and nutrients that hornworms supply.
I have a question. I planted a pothos into my terrarium, and I put soil around it. Also a spoonful of springtails. Do I need to cover them with leaf litter or put springtail food by them? No one has a direct answer about it
Drebodollaz Dollaz springtails love leaf litter, so that would be a great thing to put down! They will also eat and dead plant matter or poop for the animals in the enclosure.
Reptilian Garden yea I mixed ecosoil with cocofiber. But I’m saying I bought forest floor substrate which came with coco husk and some kind of leaves in a bag. I was thinking of using some of those leaves for the springtails
Guy gave me full bag of EVERY species in deli cups and smaller containers barring any type roaches, meal worms,,(any type) and two flightless fruit flies free! He was very cool! The horn worms are bright blue and attractive. Is central source for raising all types in easiest fashions like pros, don’t even have insectivorous pet, like to raise exotic rare animals outside with similar conditions to native home. Wish knew what could thrive, and set up colonies. Just for fun of it, especially if endangered. Does anyone know site for feeding inexpensively insects, and where could find list of animals that might thrive in S.W Florida, besides invasive? Don’t want to disappoint nephew’s interest, in hobby, thanks!
Dubias are definitely my favourite type of feeders.
Side note, I find hornworms incredibly pretty
matteo cajumi I agree with both of these statements. I used to feel bad feeding the hornworms because they are so gorgeous 😭
@@reptiliangarden I feel you. Once I bought a couple of hornworms as a treat for my beardie (as they are so so so hard to find in Italy, even online) and ended up keeping them as pets because I couldn't feed them to him lol
Hornworms are fucking prettier than me.
I couldnt do it with my first batch of horn worms..I kept them so long they turned into cocoons..now the cocoons sit in their own tank 😢..My chemeleon would love to get his claws on them ..they shal remain untouched though lol
Be careful abt hornworms if u leave ‘em for too long ur gonna have some moths u cant release I’ll be raising some!
For those who are in Florida or any state/country Dubias are illegal, there’s an alternative. It’s called Discoid Roaches, they basically hold the same value of nutrition that Dubias have. Usually you’ll a only find them in reptile shops or from local feeder breeders.
Ricardo Fresnedo Thank you so much for sharing this!!
Why are Dubia roaches illegal in Florida?
@@baseafterbase1048 if they happen to escape and get to the wild, they would be considered an invasive species and the last thing we need is yet another invasive species, especially in Florida. They're illegal as a precaution.
coral polyp oh ok
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I haven't watched any of this vid yet, but I'm normally a fish dude(Got a pond, tropical planted, and reef tank) and I also love crabs too(planning about two tanks for some hermits and others crabbies). But I used to be a lizard guy too! Kinda want to get another Water Dragon, but I saw your video on the Pacman frog. And lol I think I fell in love with that dude. And just wanted to say you got a sub and hopefully a first time frog owner
CarpWhisperer Thank you so much! And I LOVE water dragons. And a Pac-Man frog sounds like a great way to get back into keeping herps. They’re such little cuties. 💕🐸
@@reptiliangarden nice, I'm getting a pacman frog this weekend
Incredibly informative video. I appreciate all the variety of insects you listed in the video. it was very helpful.
I wish hornworms were legal in the UK. They are so pretty! 😍
i feed crickets to my turtles and they LOVE them! Well, to be honest, Scarlet goes crazy over everything
GewfyBaken Oh I believe it! 😋💕✨
My fav feeders are hissing cocreaches. I keep them as pets 😂 and give them to my lizards only if its nessecary
Bob Huderlak my lizards didn’t like them...but I kept one male, Roachy is his name😁
I have found those horned worms on tomatoes, in colorado, in the summer.They do get very BIG 🤗
Great lighting. It was like Boey was glowing. I guess I watched your snake and didn't listen. Guess I got to re watch. Lol
Lisa Lynn I totally understand. She is the ultimate distraction. 😍😍😍
Nice video. Really like the part about the insects
DarthBoer You are obsessed with bugs. I am convinced. 😂
Watched a couple of your videos, just subbed today! Hopefully, your channel will grow, there is a lot of good content!
Al's Critters Thank you so much for your support! Welcome to the channel! 💕💕💕
I feed my 4 month old bearded dragon a variety of super worms, crickets, bsfl, and wax worm as treats. I hate crickets, but I’ve found a way to go around handling them. I buy a large amount, gut load them, and then freeze them in a ziplock bag. Before feeding my lizard, I thaw them out. He loves them.
Great video as usual! My dubia colony is about 5 months old and I just harvested amazing meals for all my lil ones! It is a great feeling
QueAquatics Thank you so much! And congratulations on successfully raising up your own breeders! That’s a great accomplishment!
Great, very informative video! Love your channel!
Nikki Kemp Awww thank you so much!!! 💕💕💕
Ty for this info in addition to the breakdown of each nutritional value. I am going to assume that you have earlier videos of breeding or caring for some of these insects; more specifically, dubias, crickets, and mealworms?
P DV I actually don’t have videos on raising them up. The only ones I breed are Dubias because they are so easy to keep and do it all on their own. You just need some egg cartons, a plastic container, and toss in some veggies. They do the rest
This video was awesome! Ive been wondering what gut loading is for a long time so this was a great explanation. I have a snake right now but i am doing research into possibly getting a gecko.
Gwendolyn Amy Thank you so much! I’m glad it was helpful! Lizards are a little more maintenance with things like gut losing compared to snakes. 😅 Good luck getting your gecko! 💕
Awsome video theses are great tips love your videos please keep em coming 💜💜💜💜💜
Crystal's pets hey Crystal!
@@bakenman6371 hello happy Sunday
Crystal's pets Thank you so much!! 😘😘😘
very Helpful and educational video 😊 I learnt a lot about feeders from this
Alyssa Growden That’s great!! Thank you so much! 💕💕💕
This video is sooooo helpful! Could you make a video on how to care for crickets? (if you havent already)
I personally pronounce it (kite-in). Great video!
i really like the video and found it really helpful, and chitin is pronounced "kite-in"!
you can control hornworm growth with temperature...room temperature or slightly warm and they grow very fast.
reptilianresearch redux Really?! I wasn’t aware of this!! Thank you! 💕
Chitin (ky-tin). Good video about dem bugs 🦗👍🏻
Northern Maryland Geckos Thank you! And keratin is what nails are made of. 😅 I’m a mess 😂
Love you and all your videos your amazing
Joya Venzant Thank you so much!!! 😘😘😘😘
Great video next time you make a vid like this you should cover silk worms and blue bottle flys but gray vid💜👍✨
I know what you mean. Last time I gave my skink meal warms she didn’t digest them well
Saverio Panaccione Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that! They are problematic for a lot of animals 😭
Reptilian Garden I know. And she won’t eat crickets either. I have weird animals lol
My leopard gecko started rejecting dubia roaches so I'm going to have to try crickets even though I hate them. She loves superworms, mealworms, and hornworms. I tried the calci-worms once but she didn't like them. She just took it in her mouth and instantly spit it out. I haven't tried wax works because she honestly seems addicted to superworms and I know if I gave her a wax worm she would refuse everything 😂
Lisa M That’s probably a wise decision. My leopard gecko is extremely picky and only wants wax worms now! 😭I just got her to eat a hornworm so I’m thankful for that. 😅💕
Do you think it would be bad to feed live meal worms to a bearded dragon if they are already used to eating freeze dried meal worms. I am baby sitting a beardy through this whole virus thing and her owner only feeds her freeze dried meal worms. I ordered her some live crickets and mealworms and a bunch of veggies so she could have a healthier diet while staying with me. I was wondering if you think it would be a problem to feed them to her.
I got a crested gecko yesterday!
Bailey B Congratulations!!!! Crested geckos are some of the best geckos ever 💕💕💕
I’m wanting to start an insect colony for my bearded dragons to save money. Which insects are the easiest to keep/breed? I don’t want crickets or mealworms because they smell like shit and aren’t as easy to feed on the regular because of their exoskeletons. I love your channel by the way. You’ve actually made me revisit my interest in reptiles and how awesome they are.
Billybloodyhell Absolutely Dubia roaches all the way! They just need a container, egg cartons, and toss some veggies in there. They don’t smell at all. They don’t die off, and they breed like crazy. Also, very nutritious and beardies love em!
Reptilian Garden Ok, thanks!!
@@reptiliangarden I'll second that. I have a blue tongue skink, bearded dragon and a savannah monitor. I am a few weeks into breeding insects and I use crickets, meal worms, and dubia roaches. 100% dubia roaches. they are insanely simple. Reptilian Garden nailed it. Container, any hide (egg cartons and toilet paper rolls are easiest to acquire), and fruits and veggies. I have head that oranges make the roaches go crazy wink wink ;) and they eat pretty much whatever you throw in for them. I'm looking for another nutritious insect to breed as a feeder because i feel like those 3 are dull. Thinking of hornworms, superworms, and maybe other types of roaches.
2 of my cresties love crickets and waxworms the other 3 don't care for insects ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ then again i don't think they like the taste i think they like to hunt. But i buy insects from petstore should i still gutload?
No matter where you buy insects, even if you breed them yourself, they must be gutloaded otherwise they aren't as nutritious. It's easy to do, though - just provide some fruit/veg for them and you can also feed ground up cat food. My insects have constant access to cat food & 48 hrs before feeding to any of my animals they get fruit & veg. :)
It’s always best to guy load! It’ll make the feeder that much more nutritious for your animal! 💕
Have you ever had that person that when you tell them about different feeders they always have something to say? Like "mealworms aren't good, crickets aren't that nutritional, horned worms a basically just water so there's no point, roaches are yuck" lol.
JP The Collector All the time! And honestly, reptiles are like that too with their preferences 😅😂
@@reptiliangarden that's true lol neither my Leo or my Collared lizard like crickets for w.e. reason lol spoiled brats lol
Calci worms are the larval form of the Black soldier Fly
I feed my crickets rapashy insect diet mixed into a gel with boiling water.
reptilianresearch redux I haven’t tried that before! That’s a great idea!
Does the spikes on hornworms hurt frogs? Should i cut the spikes off first before feeding?
ik im coming to this really late, but what if i raise red wigglers? should i only feed store bought because of parasites?
You should do a video about breeding roaches!!! 👍🏼💓
Kate & Haley I might, but it would be 2 seconds long. All they need is a container, egg cartons and toss some veggies in. They self sustain very well!
Reptilian Garden I have some right now and I’ve done all that. Some of them are dying and I want to know why!!!! 🙁🙁🙁🙁
You mentioned dubia colonies dont smell - mine does? Could it be overcrowded? Is it too much humidity? I keep a heat mat under the plastic tote container, on 1/3 the bottom. Thanks :))
Sandy Sizemore I would think the humidity and heat could be a huge component of the smell, or possibly rotting food if there’s too much in there. I don’t use heat for mine and I don’t smell anything
Great video!!!
ethan smith Thank you!!!! 💕💕💕
Is it okay to feed your dragon a horn worm everyday for the insect portion of their diet? And also how many horn worms a day do you think is okay?
Lindsey Clairese It depends on the size of your animal. They’ll let you know when they’re done. And you can give a hornworm everyday, although I would recommend using other feeders as well. Variety is very important!
1 horn worm at pet smart was 4.99!
That’s crazy 🤯
Do I have to touch them or can I just pick them up with tweezers I'm not really scared of bugs but I think if I pick them up with tweezers I'll have more grip so they won't get away🤔
:Dont Touch My Hair: imo picking them up with hands you get a better grip I hate bugs too that’s why I always look up if they bite
Has anyone ever heard of herp craft frog soil? It’s Japanese but looks interesting
Got a container of horn warms from my loco exotic pet store for 15 bucks
Saverio Panaccione They are the BEST! That’s a great deal too!
I recently heard dubia can cause gout in bearded dragons. I feed them to all of my reptiles but saw a conversation on this recently
Alycia Michelove I am not too familiar with gout, but from what I’ve heard it seems it is caused if you feed too much of one thing. It’s another reason why variety is so important, as well as gut loading. Dubias shouldn’t be dangerous to beardies as long as they are still getting a full various diet of leafy greens, veggies, and other insects as well.
Are Calciworms BSFL?
can you feed hornworms to leopard geckos?
Poppy Yes you can!! They do get very large fast though, so it’s best to feed them to the leopard geckos before they get massive!
???according to your analysis thing crickets were higher than hornworms??? But I know hornworms are better?
Joanne Scipioni The crickets have more protein, fat, and fiber. Hornworms contain more moisture. Hornworms also contain more minerals and nutrients though. I didn’t put a very detailed description of everything in them. The crickets lack the vitamins and nutrients that hornworms supply.
What are some of the best for a pacman frog?
LiddleBC All of these are great for Pac-Man frogs!
@@reptiliangarden Thank you very much
Wich are best for crested geckos??
I have a question. I planted a pothos into my terrarium, and I put soil around it. Also a spoonful of springtails. Do I need to cover them with leaf litter or put springtail food by them? No one has a direct answer about it
Drebodollaz Dollaz springtails love leaf litter, so that would be a great thing to put down! They will also eat and dead plant matter or poop for the animals in the enclosure.
Reptilian Garden I have that forest floor substrate. It’s coconut husk with some type of leaves. Idk if ur familiar. Would that work?
Drebodollaz Dollaz I think you’d need dirt. I’d add some cocohusk substrate to it
Reptilian Garden yea I mixed ecosoil with cocofiber. But I’m saying I bought forest floor substrate which came with coco husk and some kind of leaves in a bag. I was thinking of using some of those leaves for the springtails
@@reptiliangarden so they should be able survive like this? If so how should I go about cleaning my terrarium?
Would super worms be good feeders for leopard Geckos and breaded dragons?
Emma Absolutely! They love them! Gut load them first for even more nutrition
Thanks 👍💕
I wish Dubias were legal in Canada. I can’t stand crickets. They stink and I always lose some in the house lol
Do you breed dubias?
Great video but our nails are made of keratin not chitin
Umbra Reptiles Okay, Thank you! I read chitin and assumed it was the same thing. 😅
Strange question do snakes eat fish?
Silly Snakes Garter snakes do!!! It’s so crazy entertaining to watch them hunt fish. 💕
Wish I could do Dubia's but they're illegal in Canada
WiredPyro 😭
WiredPyro try red runner roaches maybe? that’s another good feeder option but i’m not sure if they’re illegal in canada
early! love ya
Poppy Good morning, love! 💕
I wish we could buy dubias here in Canada!
SoapMonkeeyy Omg me too! I wasn’t aware they weren’t available in Canada! 😂
I can’t by horned worms in the 🇬🇧
Reptilian Garden it’s so dumb but yeah keeping roaches is illegal here 🤷🏼♀️
Justin ys friend oh no!! That sucks 💔
In europe there is no hornworms at all :(
Guy gave me full bag of EVERY species in deli cups and smaller containers barring any type roaches, meal worms,,(any type) and two flightless fruit flies free! He was very cool! The horn worms are bright blue and attractive. Is central source for raising all types in easiest fashions like pros, don’t even have insectivorous pet, like to raise exotic rare animals outside with similar conditions to native home. Wish knew what could thrive, and set up colonies. Just for fun of it, especially if endangered. Does anyone know site for feeding inexpensively insects, and where could find list of animals that might thrive in S.W Florida, besides invasive? Don’t want to disappoint nephew’s interest, in hobby, thanks!
Wtf type of snake is that the pattern / color, fucking gorgeous.
i dont think its pronounced chitin i think it’s pronounced kaitin
GewfyBaken I mixed up the words. Chitin is what the exoskeletons are made out of, but keratin is actually what our nails and hair are made out of 😅😂
Ooh expanded? Wmll gotbe42wkk
Crickets dont freak me out. Dubias freak me out. I know they're clean, but they're still a cockroach and that freaks me.
Come on lets crawl to the ugly bug ball😊
Its pronounced kytin