Firebrat Culture (Approx 200) | Live Reptile Feeder Insects

Firebrat Culture (Approx 200) is a self-sustaining live culture of firebrats — tiny, fast-moving insects that form a staple feeder for small reptiles, amphibians, and insectivorous invertebrates. Because they arrive as a breeding culture rather than a fixed quantity of adults, they will continue producing young provided they are kept warm, fed, and humid. Dispatched directly from the breeder and gut-loaded before packing, they arrive in the best nutritional condition possible.

Why Firebrats Work as a Feeder

Firebrats are highly nutritious, easy to digest, and small enough to suit the smallest feeders in your collection. Their size makes them particularly well-suited to hatchlings and juveniles that struggle with larger livefood. In a keeper's day-to-day routine, they are straightforward to use and can be offered as a daily staple rather than an occasional supplement.

Suitable Animals

• Baby chameleons and small lizards
• Small and juvenile frogs
• Minute geckos such as morning geckos
• Jumping spiders and small mantids
• Other insectivorous invertebrates including spiders and small mantis species

How They Are Packaged

The culture arrives in a ventilated plastic tub with egg-box cardboard inside, which increases surface area and reduces the risk of overcrowding or trampling. Small air holes along the sides maintain airflow while keeping the insects securely contained. During warmer months the outer box may carry additional perforations for ventilation; in colder months a heat pack may be included to protect the insects during transit.

Keeping Your Culture

Firebrats require warmth to thrive — maintain the culture at around 36°C and keep them away from draughts and direct sunlight. Feed them regularly with fresh leafy greens, carrots, squash, or sweet potato to maintain hydration and nutritional quality. Remove uneaten food daily to prevent mould and keep the culture healthy. Providing appropriate housing with sufficient hiding spots helps avoid overcrowding as the colony grows.

Gut-Loading and Nutrition

Continuing to feed the firebrats well right up until they are used significantly improves their nutritional contribution to your animals. Specialist gut-loading diets can be used alongside fresh produce to further boost their nutritional profile. Well-fed feeder insects directly support your animal's health and digestion in a way that poorly maintained livefoods simply cannot.

Bred in controlled, ethical conditions and dispatched to arrive in prime condition, Firebrat Culture (Approx 200) gives keepers of the smallest reptiles and invertebrates a reliable, nutritious feeder that continues producing long after it arrives.