Little feeders. Thoughtful care.
Feed their
wild side.
Live, frozen & dried feeds for the animals that need them. Discover what each feeder brings, who it may suit and how to care for it when your parcel arrives.
Know the feeder. Know the care.
Choose the diet before the feeder
Right pet.
Right portion. Right care.
Healthy feeding begins with the animal’s natural diet. These feeder foods serve different roles: a live insect for a gecko, a suitable whole-prey meal for a snake, or a measured insect extra for an insect-eating bird.
Animal badges are a starting point. Confirm the exact species, age, mouth size and nutritional needs.
No single insect is a complete diet for every pet. Follow a suitable feeding and supplement plan.
Prepare housing, dry storage or freezer space before delivery day.
Nutrition information: the notes below describe general feeder biology. They are not laboratory results for PetProvo’s current stock. Exact protein percentages, mineral amounts and vitamin levels require the relevant batch analysis.
01 / Live feeders
A little movement.
A natural response.
Four live options to compare. Live feeders are dispatched Monday–Wednesday only and cannot be delivered to the Western Cape or Eastern Cape. Check delivery restrictions.
Feeder crickets
Small feeder. Big movement.
Live crickets
Movement encourages natural hunting behaviour in suitable insect-eaters. Choose the insect size for the animal, not just the tub size.
Pinheads to Extra Large · 500ml to 5L containers
What’s in it?
Provide protein, fat and moisture. Like most common feeders, crickets are naturally low in calcium relative to phosphorus. Gut-load and follow your reptile’s calcium plan.
Once your order arrives
Move into a secure, well-ventilated container with clean egg-carton hides. Offer suitable insect food and hydration gel. Remove dead insects and spoiled food; avoid crowding, direct sun and refrigeration.
Do not leave uneaten crickets with a resting or moulting tarantula.
View live cricketsCare & nutrition references: Veterinary nutrition: lizards · Fluker’s: cricket care
Tenebrio molitor
A little wriggle. A useful extra.
Live mealworms
An easy-to-portion live feeder for animals that naturally eat insects. Offer as one part of a varied, species-appropriate feeding plan.
50g or 250g · counts are approximate
What’s in it?
Supply protein and fat, but their calcium-to-phosphorus balance needs attention for insect-eating reptiles. A tub of mealworms is not a complete vitamin or mineral supplement.
Once your order arrives
Use ventilated housing with dry bran or oats and small carrot pieces for moisture. Remove damp or mouldy food. Ordinary mealworms can be kept cool at approximately 7–10°C short term; allow feeding and gut-loading time before use.
Mealworm storage is different from superworm storage. Never freeze live stock you intend to keep.
View live mealwormsCare & nutrition references: Veterinary nutrition: lizards · Fluker’s: mealworm care
Zophobas morio
The bigger wriggle.
Live superworms
Larger larvae for pets able to manage their size and tougher outer covering. A rich feeder to portion carefully, rather than an unlimited staple.
60 or 100 worms · check current options
What’s in it?
Contribute protein and fat. Their poor calcium-to-phosphorus balance still matters for reptiles; size and energy content are reasons to rotate feeders rather than rely on one type.
Once your order arrives
Keep at stable room temperature in ventilated housing with dry bran or oats. Add small carrot or potato pieces for moisture and replace before spoilage. Do not refrigerate superworms.
Superworms can bite: supervise feeding and remove uneaten larvae.
View live superwormsCare & nutrition references: Veterinary nutrition: lizards · Fluker’s: superworm care
Blaptica dubia
A different feeder. More variety.
Live Dubia roaches
A feeder option for suitable predators that need variety. The 40mm size is not appropriate for every pet: match prey to the animal’s ability to eat it.
25mm or 40mm · 30 or 100 per pack
What’s in it?
Provide protein, fat and moisture. A feeder’s diet affects what your pet receives. Gut-loading helps improve nutrient delivery; use species-specific supplementation rather than assuming any feeder is balanced.
Once your order arrives
Use a smooth-sided, escape-resistant ventilated container with dry hides. Supply appropriate roach food and a safe moisture source; remove leftovers. Keep warm and away from cold, damp bedding and direct sunlight.
Keep feeder colonies contained. Never release unwanted insects outdoors.
View live dubia roachesCare & nutrition references: RSPCA: gut-loading live food · Fluker’s: Dubia care
02 / Frozen prey
Keep it frozen.
Prepare it properly.
Frozen mice are for appropriate rodent-eating species, not a general reptile food. The same Monday–Wednesday dispatch and Western/Eastern Cape restrictions apply.
Rodent-eating species only
Whole prey. Careful preparation.
Frozen feeder mice
Whole prey for animals whose natural diet includes rodents. Select the correct size category with species-specific advice; category names alone do not establish the right meal.
Pack of 10 · Pinkies, Fuzzies, Jumpers or Medium
What’s in it?
Muscle, organs and skeleton supply a broader nutrient mix than muscle meat alone. Developmental stage changes the composition; young pinkies are not nutritionally interchangeable with mature mice. Follow a suitable whole-prey plan.
Once your order arrives
Check immediately on arrival and place still-frozen packs in a dedicated sealed freezer container. Thaw a single portion in a designated container in the refrigerator, separate from human food, then warm safely before feeding. Never microwave, refreeze thawed prey or keep leftovers.
If the pack arrives thawed or its temperature history is uncertain, keep it separate and contact us before feeding. Freezing does not remove Salmonella risk.
View frozen feeder miceCare & nutrition references: VCA: feeding pet snakes · CDC: feeder-rodent hygiene
03 / Dried feeders
Less wriggle.
More pantry convenience.
Compare dried larvae and freeze-dried mealworms. Storage is simpler, but nutrition, moisture and suitability still need care.
Hermetia illucens
Small larvae. A different mineral profile.
Dried black soldier fly larvae
A dry feeder option for suitable insect-eating species. Keep it supplementary to the animal’s usual balanced diet; it is not a universal pet food.
75g, 150g, 500g or 1kg · check availability
What’s in it?
Research on this species identifies calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc, alongside protein and fat. Calcium is often higher than in mealworms, but rearing diet and processing change the result. PetProvo batch mineral or vitamin amounts are not verified.
Once your order arrives
Reseal promptly and store cool, dark and dry according to the pack. Use a clean, dry scoop. Discard damp, mouldy or rancid-smelling feed. If your animal’s feeding plan calls for soaking, prepare only one serving and discard leftovers.
This listing is dried larvae. Do not assume it is freeze-dried simply because of its older web address.
View dried black soldier fly larvaeCare & nutrition references: Black soldier fly composition research
Tenebrio molitor · freeze-dried
Wriggle-free convenience.
Freeze-dried mealworms
A shelf-stable alternative to live mealworms where your species accepts dried insects. It does not provide the same moisture or hunting movement as live prey.
40g, 90g, 180g or 1kg
What’s in it?
Drying removes water, so a gram of dried feed is not equivalent to a gram of live worms. Protein and fat remain useful, but drying does not correct the naturally low calcium balance. Vitamin retention depends on processing and storage.
Once your order arrives
Keep sealed, dry and out of heat or sunlight. Follow the pack’s best-before and storage directions. Avoid wet scoops. Rehydrate only if appropriate for the animal, offer promptly and discard wet leftovers.
Not a direct substitute for live prey in animals that only recognise moving food.
View freeze-dried mealwormsCare & nutrition references: Veterinary nutrition: lizards · Feeder-insect nutrition review
Read beyond the protein headline
The nutrient field notes.
Calcium
Needed for normal skeletal function. Common crickets and mealworms supply too little calcium relative to phosphorus for many reptile feeding plans. Gut-loading and an appropriate supplement routine help address the balance.
Phosphorus
A necessary mineral that must be considered alongside calcium. High protein alone does not establish a good calcium-to-phosphorus balance.
Iron & zinc
Reported in feeder-insect research, including black soldier fly larvae. Species, rearing feed and life stage affect amounts. Presence does not prove that a serving meets your pet’s needs.
B vitamins
Insect research reports B-group vitamins, including riboflavin (B2) and niacin (B3). Levels vary with species, feeding and processing. We do not claim a guaranteed vitamin dose for these products.
Vitamin D3
A feeder purchase does not replace the correct UVB, temperature and diet plan for your reptile. Choose any D3 supplement with species-specific advice; more is not automatically better.
Moisture & energy
Live and dried foods contain different amounts of water. Compare nutrition on the same basis: dried percentages can appear larger because water has been removed. Keep portions appropriate.
General references: Merck Veterinary Manual · insect nutrition review · black soldier fly research.
Your parcel is here
Unpack. Check. Settle in.
Live
- Open promptly in a safe, contained area.
- Check the animals and remove dead stock.
- Transfer to the right ventilated housing.
- Provide suitable food and hydration.
- Keep superworms, crickets and Dubia out of the fridge.
Frozen
- Check the condition immediately.
- Keep still-frozen stock frozen and separate.
- Query thawed or compromised deliveries before feeding.
- Use dedicated equipment away from food preparation.
- Wash hands and disinfect equipment after handling.
Dried
- Check the seal and pack instructions.
- Store cool, dark and dry.
- Use clean, dry scoops and reseal.
- Discard spoiled or damp feed.
- Prepare soaked servings only when needed.
Keep feeder rodents and their equipment away from kitchens and human food. Children under five, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immunity should not handle feeder rodents. CDC handling guidance.
A few good feeding questions
Before the next meal.
Are live, frozen and dried feeders interchangeable?
No. Live insects offer movement and moisture; dried insects are lower in water; frozen rodents are whole prey for specific predators. Match species, life stage, prey size and feeding role before choosing.
Which pets can eat feeder insects?
Some reptiles, amphibians, insect-eating birds, poultry, fish and invertebrates naturally eat insects. The badges indicate possible animal groups, not permission for every species in that group. Herbivorous reptiles, rabbits and guinea pigs should not be given these as a default feed.
Do these feeds supply all the vitamins my pet needs?
Do not assume so. No verified PetProvo batch vitamin panel is available for these feeders. Your animal’s complete diet, light and heat conditions, and any prescribed supplementation must work together. Do not add vitamin A or D3 freely.
Should I gut-load or dust every feeder?
Gut-load live invertebrates for suitable reptile diets using a formulated diet, generally 24–72 hours before feeding. Calcium, multivitamins and D3 schedules depend on the species and husbandry. A reptile dusting routine must not automatically be applied to tarantulas, fish or birds. Dried insects cannot be gut-loaded.
What should I do if my animal is moulting or refuses food?
Remove uneaten live prey. In particular, do not leave feeder insects with a moulting tarantula. Follow species-specific care and seek appropriate veterinary advice for prolonged refusal or other changes.
Can I order live or frozen feed to the Western or Eastern Cape?
PetProvo currently excludes both provinces for these live feeders and frozen mice because of courier transit risks. Check each product and the shipping policy before ordering. Dried products follow their own normal delivery conditions.
When is live and frozen feed dispatched?
Shipments are created Monday to Wednesday only, reducing the risk of weekend warehouse delays. Dispatch is not a promised delivery date. Plan your animal’s food supply ahead and confirm eligibility with PetProvo.
Sources & further reading
Researched 9 November 2026. General husbandry information, not an individual feeding prescription. Product pages show current pack options, stock and delivery eligibility. Ask a suitably qualified veterinarian about your animal’s diet and supplements.
