Gutloading Feeder Insects ...

[Dantro]

Just wondering how many keepers out there gutload their crickets and other feeder insects, if so what with?
In the uk we have a wide range of gutload and other supplements, which im sure are available everywhere in one form or another, just interested to see how many do actually use them?

 

[Lena]

I use Flucker's orange gutload cubes. They provide water and gutload, which is nice.

In the past I've also used left over greens, squash, zucchini, potato, sweet potato, and so on.

 

[Sqooky]

I was told by the guy I get crickets from that I can use dry oats. Someone please correct me if this is wrong.

 

[Lena]

I was told by the guy I get crickets from that I can use dry oats. Someone please correct me if this is wrong.

Rolled oats can be used for most feeder insects but they still need a water source.

Bran also works great.

 

[Sqooky]

For water I use a wet sponge in a dish. (forgot to add that)

 

[vickson420]

Topic moved to Feeders

 

[beardieaddict]

for gutloading u can practically use anything you want i like to use stuff that has good nutrtion collard greens,orange,apple,yams,carriots,squash. i mean u can use anything u want but what i did find out is they really dont like dandilieon greens idk why maybe they dont like the spice idk

 

[Dantro]

Oats and bran and most veg will feed the insects but not load them with many if any useful nutrients, Gutload products are usually a mix of supplements, proteins etc, nutritional foodstuffs that will benefit when eaten by the reptile. Theres a difference between gutloading and feeding.