{"product_id":"golden-fruit-fly-culture-d-melanogaster","title":"Golden Fruit Fly Culture (Drosophila melanogaster) | Live Reptile Food","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Fruit Fly Culture (\u003cem\u003eDrosophila melanogaster\u003c\/em\u003e) is a staple live food for keepers of small reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. These flightless-sized fruit flies are easy for animals to catch, nutritionally dense, and dispatched directly from the breeder — gut-loaded before packing so they arrive in the best possible condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho These Are For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGolden fruit flies are well suited to a range of small or micro-feeding species. Their size and movement make them a natural prey item for species including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDart frogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby amphibians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraying mantises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiderlings (slings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging and Transit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCultures arrive in a ventilated plastic tub with small air holes along the sides, maintaining airflow while keeping the flies securely contained. Seasonal adjustments are made to protect the insects during transit — additional perforations in the outer cardboard may be added during warmer months, while cold-weather orders may include a heat pack to maintain a suitable temperature throughout the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeeping Them in Good Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo maintain nutritional quality between delivery and feeding, keep the culture at room temperature away from direct sunlight and draughts. Continue feeding the flies until they are used — leafy greens, carrots, squash, and sweet potato all provide hydration and key nutrients. Remove any uneaten food daily to prevent mould and keep the culture clean. Well-maintained flies offer considerably better nutritional value than neglected ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGut-Loading and Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese flies are pre-fed before dispatch, ensuring your animals receive a nutritious meal from the moment the culture arrives. Continuing to gut-load them with fresh produce or a specialist insect diet right up until feeding maximises the benefit to your animals, supporting healthy digestion and overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from ethical, farm-bred stock and dispatched to arrive fresh, the Golden Fruit Fly Culture (\u003cem\u003eD. melanogaster\u003c\/em\u003e) gives keepers a reliable, consistent live food option for some of the most demanding micro-feeders in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54146966094161,"sku":"A319","price":4.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/A319_1.jpg?v=1782721461","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/golden-fruit-fly-culture-d-melanogaster","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}