Livefood

A guide to breeding waxworms (Galleria mellonella) at home — plus an honest assessment of whether it’s worth the effort given their role as a treat-only feeder.

How to breed superworms (Zophobas morio) at home — from triggering pupation to managing beetles and raising larvae, with tips for a self-sustaining colony.

A guide to setting up a vermiculture bin that provides a continuous supply of nutritious earthworms for amphibians and reptiles — plus free compost for your garden.

How to raise hornworms (Manduca sexta) from eggs or small larvae using commercial artificial diet — fast growth, easy process, and tips for managing their explosive growth rate.

How to plan and set up a dedicated space for breeding and maintaining multiple livefood colonies — layout, ventilation, heating, hygiene, and organisation tips.

How to dust feeder insects with calcium and vitamins — covering when to dust, which supplements to use, the shake-and-bake method, and which feeders don’t need supplementation.

Everything you need to know about gut-loading feeder insects — what it is, why it matters, the best gut-load foods, timing, and which feeders benefit most from the practice.

Practical storage advice for every common feeder insect — temperature, containers, food, and tricks to maximise shelf life and minimise waste.

A guide to breeding migratory or desert locusts at home — covering setup, heating, feeding, egg-laying, and maintaining a productive colony of these high-protein feeders.

A practical guide to breeding black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) at home — from attracting wild adults to harvesting calcium-rich larvae for your reptiles and amphibians.