Reptile Systems Insect Food 700g – Premium Gut-Loading Formula for Feeder Insects

RS Insect Food is a dedicated gut-loading diet for feeder insects, designed to maximise the nutritional value passed on to any insectivorous or omnivorous reptile, amphibian, or invertebrate. Gut-loading is one of the most effective tools a keeper has for improving animal health, and this formula — built around a blend of superfoods, natural colour enhancers, vitamins, and minerals — makes it straightforward to do properly. Feed it to your livefood before offering insects to your animals.

Key Ingredients

RS Insect Food draws on a carefully selected range of whole-food ingredients, each chosen for genuine nutritional merit rather than filler value. The full ingredient list includes alfalfa, calcium carbonate, dandelion, carrot, spinach, bee pollen, spirulina with DHA, natural red clay, and papaya — a combination that covers a broad spectrum of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, and trace elements.

Alfalfa, Dandelion & Leafy Greens

Alfalfa is one of the most nutrient-dense plant sources available, providing iron, magnesium, manganese, and vitamins A, C, E, and several B vitamins, along with quality dietary fibre. Dandelion — often overlooked but highly valued by reptile keepers — contributes vitamins A, C, E, K, folate, and B vitamins, as well as calcium, iron, and magnesium, with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Spinach adds further breadth, providing vitamins A, B2, B6, B9, C, E, and K1, alongside iron, magnesium, and calcium.

Carrot, Papaya & Natural Colour Support

Carrot is included as a rich source of beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A and supports vision, immune function, and growth. It also contributes biotin (B7), vitamin B6, vitamin K1, and potassium. Papaya provides additional carotenoid support alongside digestive enzymes, making it a useful inclusion for animals whose colouration and gut health are a keeper priority.

Bee Pollen, Spirulina & Red Clay

• Bee pollen contains over 250 biologically active components and is rich in minerals and antioxidants — one of the most discussed reptile supplements in recent years for good reason.
• Spirulina is specially cultivated and enriched with DHA; it contains all 9 essential amino acids and offers 85–95% digestibility, with almost immediate amino acid absorption. It also contains phycocyanin, a pigment with documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
• Natural pelagic red clay is sourced from deep ocean sediments and is exceptionally rich in trace elements and minerals, including constituents derived from volcanic ash, eolian dust, and aquatic skeletal material.
• Calcium carbonate provides the naturally occurring form of calcium essential for bone development and numerous physiological processes.

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium carbonate is the most common form of calcium found in nature — present in limestone, chalk, and the fossilised remains of marine life. Its inclusion here supports skeletal strength and ensures feeder insects are genuinely calcium-rich before they reach your animal.

RS Insect Food gives keepers a reliable, ingredient-led gut-load that does the nutritional groundwork before a feeder insect ever enters the vivarium. For anyone running a serious livefood programme, it belongs in the rotation.