{"product_id":"peanut-beetle-culture","title":"Peanut Beetle Culture – Live Feeder Insects","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow your own live feeders with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeanut Beetle Starter Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supplied in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 oz deli cup habitat with peanuts and oats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Keep your colony in the included cup or transfer it to a larger, securely covered, ventilated container as it grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50+ peanut beetles and larvae combined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll life stages: eggs, larvae, pupae, and adult beetles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne 12 oz deli cup habitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeanuts and oats for food and bedding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mix of life stages varies, and tiny eggs and young larvae may be difficult to see.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritious Live Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeanut beetle larvae provide protein, amino acids, and fats, making them a nutritious addition to a varied feeding routine. Their small size allows you to select larvae that suit your animal’s mouth size. Feed as part of a balanced diet rather than as the sole food source. Nutritional composition varies with diet and life stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Can Eat the Larvae?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppropriately sized larvae can offer feeding variety for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bettas, angelfish, insect-eating cichlids, and other fish able to swallow them comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrogs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dart frogs and other small insect-eating frogs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGeckos:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mourning geckos, crested geckos, and other small geckos that accept insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOther lizards:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small insect-eating species, including young chameleons.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpiders:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jumping spiders and appropriately sized tarantula spiderlings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePredatory insects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mantises that accept crawling prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitability depends on the animal’s species, size, and feeding habits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed the larvae and retain the adult beetles for breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adults produce defensive secretions and are not the recommended feeder stage. Leave some larvae and pupae in the culture to replenish your breeding colony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple Culture Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain dry oats and unsalted peanuts, with a small piece of carrot or potato for moisture. Remove fresh food before it molds, keep the habitat ventilated, and replenish the dry food as it is consumed. Transfer to a larger container when additional space is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour culture ships from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouisville, Kentucky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Insulation is included, but the appropriate heat or cold pack must still be selected when required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon Arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring your culture indoors promptly and unpack it right away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo qualify for our Live Arrival Guarantee, report any arrival issues:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin 2 hours of delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under normal conditions\u003cbr\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin 1 hour of delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during extreme temperatures below 40°F or above 85°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumVille","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605221261484,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7656\/3884\/files\/IMG_5714.jpg?v=1792191965","url":"https:\/\/myaquariumville.com\/products\/peanut-beetle-culture","provider":"AquariumVille","version":"1.0","type":"link"}