Adult Locusts 60-80mm

Adult locusts are one of the most widely used live feeder insects in the UK reptile hobby. Nutritious, active, and straightforward to digest, they suit a broad range of lizards, chelonians, and invertebrates. Available in a range of quantities to suit different feeding schedules and collection sizes, these are dispatched directly from the breeder and gut-loaded before packing to ensure maximum nutritional value on arrival.

Nutritional Value and Gut-Loading

Locusts are a high-protein, easily digestible feeder insect that form a genuine staple in many reptile diets rather than just an occasional treat. Each batch is gut-loaded prior to dispatch — meaning the insects arrive already fed on a nutritious diet, passing that nutritional content directly to your animal. Well-fed live food makes a measurable difference to the health and condition of the animals consuming them.

Suitable Species

Adult locusts are an appropriate size for larger, more demanding reptiles. Recommended for:

• Bearded dragons
• Water dragons
• Monitor lizards
• Chameleons
• Adult turtles
• Insectivorous invertebrates including praying mantis and tarantulas

Packaging and Delivery

Locusts are packed with ventilated packaging and egg-box cardboard to allow movement and reduce stress during transit. In warmer months, additional perforations may be added to improve airflow and prevent overheating. In colder months, heat packs are included where necessary to maintain a safe temperature throughout the journey. Orders are dispatched five days a week directly from the breeder.

Keeping Your Locusts in Good Condition

Store adult locusts at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and cold draughts. Continue feeding them fresh leafy greens, carrot, squash, or sweet potato right up until you feed them to your reptile — this maintains their hydration and keeps their nutritional value high. Remove uneaten food daily to keep the holding environment clean and avoid mould.

Choosing the Right Quantity

These locusts are available in multiple pack sizes to suit keepers feeding a single animal through to those maintaining larger collections. Choose the quantity that matches your feeding frequency — smaller packs are well suited to occasional feeding or smaller setups, while larger quantities reduce the need for frequent reordering when feeding multiple animals regularly. Whichever option you select, the same standards of freshness and gut-loading apply throughout the range.