Safe to eat black soldier flies?

[amyemiline]

I have some pheonix worms that have started turning into flies. We have a rescue that we are rehabilitating right now that doesn't have much of an appetite but she is loving the black soldier fly larva that has turned to actual flies. Before I let her have anymore I just wanted to check to see if they are ok to feed.

 

[Taterbug]

They are fine to feed, just not a good source of calcium like the larvae

 

[amyemiline]

Ok thanks good to know. I am supplimenting with carnivore care as well so she gets her calcium.

 

[kingofnobbys]

If beardie can catch them .... they are very a good protein source ..

so are :
blowflies
silkworm moths


and for adult beardies
mealworm lavae , pupae and beetles are great treats , as superworm lavae and pupae , I expect superworm beetles are fine too but they do look big and scary ...

 

[amyemiline]

Ok awesome thanks for the info!

 

[CooperDragon]

My dragon loves chasing the flies around. He's able to digest them more easily too which is a bonus. They are fairly slow moving (for flies) and are pretty easy to catch if they get away from you.

 

[amyemiline]

Nice!
Yeah I was able to catch them for her and hold them so she could grab them.