These are moist, preserved grasshoppers convenient for feeding to any insect-eating reptile. They don’t move (obviously), so picky eaters may not like them as much as live insects. And unless you have a lot of turtles (or other reptiles that also like them), you’re going to have left-overs. But the resealable can is easy to store. Just make sure you refrigerate them, or they’ll mold pretty quickly.
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Size and Contents
This product is sold in 1.2-ounce stay-fresh cans. This is a convenient size, since you can store the insects right in the resealable can.
According to Fluker’s the can contains only grasshoppers (locusta migratoria) in liquid. The grasshoppers are up to 80% moisture (basically water) and contain at least 18.5% protein an 0.5% fat.
The product is made in China.
Ease of Use/How to Feed Fluker’s Gourmet-Style Grasshoppers
Well, it’s a can of grasshoppers. It doesn’t get much easier than opening a can and tossing a few (non-wiggly) bugs in your box turtle’s feeding dish. Except that it may not actually be quite that easy. You may find dead bugs easier to handle than live ones, but your boxie may not agree. Some turtles really prefer the movement live insects make. It’s the thrill of the hunt … even if the prey can’t really get away.
Of course, you may not know if you have a picky eater until you try. If it turns out you do, one option is to hand-feed these guys. Wiggle the grasshopper in front of your pet turtle until he starts eating. If he really likes them, he may eventually decide to eat them without you tricking him.
The can has a resealable lid, which is very convenient for storage. But you can’t just seal it and leave it on the countertop. It’ll mold pretty quickly. You’ll need to at least refrigerate it. If you don’t expect to use it up within about a week, you might even consider freezing the leftover grasshoppers (pour off the liquid first). Then you can thaw just what you need each time. Admittedly, if you do this, you’ll probably end up feeding grasshopper pieces rather than whole grasshoppers.
The can says you can feed these every day, but since box turtles don’t eat that much, you should plan to use them more as an occasional treat than an every-feeding type food.
Fluker’s Gourmet Grasshoppers Pros and Cons Summary
In general, the pros relate to ease of use, while the cons relate more to the unpredictability of your pet’s food preferences. So if the pros attract you, the only real way to discover if the cons apply to you is to try a can.
Pros:
- High quality protein for your pet
- Easy to reseal and store
- No dealing with live, wriggling or hopping insects
Cons:
- Your pet may refuse prey that’s not moving
- You may need to move the grasshopper around by hand to convince your pet to eat
- Leftovers can spoil in just a few days if not stored right
Overall, the convenience factor generally outweighs the potential problems. These grasshoppers aren’t too expensive to give a try and see if your pet will eat them. If not, nothing lost. If yes, you’ve found a handy, nutritious treat.
Check Prices and Availability
Prices can vary a bit for these grasshoppers. Consider checking a couple different sources to find the best price for you:
- Fluker’s Gourmet Grasshoppers at PetSmart
- Shop Amazon for Fluker’s grasshoppers and other gourmet turtle foods.
- Find Fluker’s Gourmet Grasshoppers at Buy.com (Rakuten shopping)