{"product_id":"confused-flour-beetles-tribolium-confusum-cultures-copy","title":"Peanut beetles (Palembus dermestoides) Culture","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA balanced source of protein and calcium, these beetles are perfect for diversifying your diet while promoting good bone health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique addition to your insect section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince butterworms and waxworms are already well known to many, we won't dwell on these feeder insects. However, here is more information about peanut beetles, along with attached photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutritional Benefits\u003cbr\u003eHigh in protein: These insects provide an excellent source of protein, essential for growth, cell regeneration, and muscle mass maintenance in reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow in fat: Unlike some other feeder insects, they are relatively low in fat, making them suitable for regular feeding without the risk of obesity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow in chitin: They have a low chitin content, making them more digestible than mealworms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough some may want to feed adult specimens, it is not recommended; larvae are safer, more digestible, and better accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeanut beetle larvae are perfect for feeding poison dart frogs, small gecko species, jumping spiders, or even ants. However, this alternative is small and therefore not suitable for larger reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultures will be packaged in 12oz containers and will contain a minimum of 30 adult individuals. This species of feeder insect reproduces quite quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires little to no maintenance; they can survive for 2 months without supplemental food or water (they will feed on the peanuts in the crop). However, if you offer them vegetables such as carrots, they will happily consume them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Beastiary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48709251825923,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7292\/7747\/files\/la-swamp-peanut-beetles-palembus-dermestoides.webp?v=1782591326","url":"https:\/\/thebeastiary.ca\/products\/confused-flour-beetles-tribolium-confusum-cultures-copy","provider":"The Beastiary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}