SPIKES 200 Count

Spikes for Sale, 200 Count This is a 200-count pack of spikes, the larvae of the blue bottle fly, about 1/4″ to 1/2″. The larger count costs less per spike than the 100-count, so it suits keepers feeding several animals or going through feeders steadily. Reptiles, dart frogs, and other insectivores take them, and they work as fishing bait too. Feed as Larvae or Flies Spikes give you two options. Feed the crawling larvae as they arrive, or let a batch pupate and emerge as blue bottle flies. The flies make a lively treat that chameleons and other hunters chase around the enclosure. Dust for Calcium Like most feeders, spikes are low in calcium, so dust them with TC Calcium Ultra Fine before feeding. They are not the same as calcium-rich black soldier fly larvae, so offer them as variety rather than a staple. Care Refrigerate spikes as soon as they arrive, between 33 and 39°F, so they stay as larvae instead of turning into flies. Kept cold, they last for weeks, which helps when you buy the larger count. For all larvae and no pupae, order overnight shipping with a cold pack. Warm a batch when you want flies. Best For Keepers feeding several small reptiles or dart frogs. Chameleons and hunters that chase flying prey. Anglers who want live bait. Adding low-cost variety in larger amounts. Not Best For Use as a staple or a calcium source, since spikes need dusting. Keepers who cannot refrigerate them on arrival. A single small pet, where the 100-count may fit better. Recommended Add-Ons TC Calcium Ultra Fine to dust the spikes before feeding. Spikes 500 Count for the best value at higher volume. Spikes 100 Count for a smaller amount. Fruit Flies as another small feeder for the same animals. Live Spikes to browse all counts. Frequently Asked Questions How many spikes is 200 count? It is 200 blue bottle fly larvae, a larger pack that costs less per spike than the 100-count. It suits feeding several animals. Can I feed them as flies? Yes. Let a batch warm up and pupate, and they emerge as blue bottle flies, a flying treat for chameleons and other hunters. How do I keep them? Refrigerate them on arrival, between 33 and 39°F, so they stay as larvae. Kept cold, they last for weeks. Warm them when you want flies. Are spikes a calcium source? No. They are low in calcium like most feeders, unlike black soldier fly larvae, so dust them before feeding. Which count should I get? Choose 200 for several animals, the 100-count for one or two pets, or the 500-count for the best value. Learn More About Blue Bottle Flies These sources cover the blue bottle fly and feeder supplementation. Blue Bottle Fly Overview. A reference on the blue bottle fly and its larvae. Calliphoridae (Blow Flies). A reference on the blow fly family and its life cycle from larva to fly. ScienceDirect: Gut Loading (veterinary overview). A reference on why feeder insects need supplementation, which supports dusting spikes.