Fruit Flies 500ml – Drosophila melanogaster

DescriptionAn essential live food for tiny reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.Best known for their very small size, ideal for hatchlings and micro species.Flightless strain – easy to manage and feed.Soft-bodied, high in protein, and easily digested.Supplied as a producing culture that lasts around 3 weeks.Contains around 100–150 flies.Fruit Flies (Drosophila melanogaster) are one of the most popular live foods for small reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and fish. Being smaller than Drosophila hydei, they are especially suitable for tiny species or newly hatched animals that cannot yet manage larger feeders. Their flightless mutation makes them simple to use in feeding, as they crawl and hop rather than flying, making them easy to contain and feed out.Supplied as a live culture, these tubs will continue to produce flies for approximately 3 weeks, providing a consistent and renewable food source. They are particularly valuable for species such as dart frogs, day geckos, hatchling chameleons, small salamanders, mantids, and young tarantulas.Feeding:Use feeding tongs or tap flies directly into a smooth-sided feeding dish or enclosure. Uneaten flies should be removed after a few hours. Fruit Flies are best offered as part of a varied diet to ensure balanced nutrition for your animals.Care Instructions:Keep cultures at room temperature (20–25°C). Warmer conditions will speed up production, while cooler conditions will slow it down. Keep out of direct sunlight and ensure good ventilation. As cultures age, fresh ones will be required to maintain supply.Nutritional Breakdown:Crude Protein20%Crude Fats & Oils5%Moisture70%Minerals2�lcium:Phosphorous0.15:1