{"product_id":"flightless-fruitflies-23mm","title":"Flightless Fruitfly (Drosophila) Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlightless Drosophila fruit flies are a live feeder staple for small reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Available as a full culture or as flies only, they're an ideal everyday food source for species that require small, mobile prey — and because they can't fly, they stay contained in the enclosure rather than escaping into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho They're For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlightless fruit flies are well suited to a range of small animals that need appropriately sized live prey. Common recipients include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDart frogs and other small amphibians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuvenile and baby amphibians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraying mantises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiderlings (slings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGut-Loaded for Better Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Drosophila are fed before dispatch, meaning the nutritional content is as high as possible when they reach your animal. Gut-loading — feeding the feeder insect before it is offered to your animal — is one of the most straightforward ways to pass additional nutrients through the food chain. To keep that nutritional profile up between delivery and use, offer fresh leafy greens, carrot, squash, or sweet potato, and remove any uneaten food daily to prevent mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging and Transit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlies are packed in a ventilated plastic tub with small air holes along the sides to maintain airflow while keeping the insects securely contained. Seasonal adjustments are made to protect the livestock in transit — additional perforations may be added to outer packaging during warmer months, and heat packs may be included during colder periods to maintain a suitable temperature on the way to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeeping Them at Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore flightless fruit flies at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and draughts. Top up with fresh food at regular intervals to keep them active and in good condition until they are needed. Avoid overcrowding and ensure housing is appropriate for the quantity you are keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing Your Option\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is available in two options — a full culture or flies only — to suit different feeding routines and setups. The culture option provides an ongoing supply, while the flies-only option is well suited to keepers who want a ready-to-use batch. Select the option that fits how you manage live food for your animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced and dispatched to arrive in good condition, these Drosophila cultures give small-prey keepers a reliable, manageable live food that works well as a dietary staple across a range of vivarium and terrarium setups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Culture","offer_id":54176480461137,"sku":"A318","price":4.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Flies Only","offer_id":54176480493905,"sku":"A318FLY","price":3.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/flightless-fruitflies-23mm","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}