Why choose our Grasshoppers?

“Grasshoppers are the most natural, stimulating, and nutritionally efficient feeder for reptiles, birds, and amphibians — the way nature intended.”

At a glance:

• • Higher protein, lower fat: Better for growing or maintaining muscle without excess calories.
• • Natural prey behaviour: Many reptiles’ preferred prey.
• • Won't escape and odour-free: unlike crickets and woodies, no escape risk or smell.
• • Highly digestible: less chitin, better gut absorption, complete amino acid profile.

1. Higher Protein-to-Fat Ratio

• Grasshoppers contain up to 60–70% protein per dry weight — often higher than Crickets, which average around 20–22%.
• Lower fat content (~5%) means leaner, cleaner energy — ideal for active reptiles or species prone to obesity (e.g. Bearded Dragons, Monitors).

2. More Natural Prey Mimicry

• Replicates wild prey behaviour better than mealworms or crickets.
• Movement (leaping, fluttering) triggers natural hunting instincts, enriching behaviour and maintaining feeding drive.

3. Excellent Amino Acid Profile

Grasshoppers provide a complete set of essential amino acids — including lysine and methionine — vital for tissue growth, recovery, and egg production in reptiles and birds.

4. Lower Chitin Content

• Less dense exoskeleton = higher digestibility and lower impaction risk for small reptiles or juveniles.
• Improves nutrient absorption, particularly calcium and trace minerals.

5. Naturally Lower in Antinutrients

• Free of uric acid buildup and minimal antinutrients.
• Leads to cleaner protein metabolism and less kidney stress in long-term captive diets.

6. Cleaner Gut Content

• Feed on grasses and leaves, creating a clean, plant-based gut load.
• Provides a fresher, more herbivorous fat profile — perfect for omnivorous reptiles like Blue-tongue Skinks or Bearded Dragons.

7. Ideal Calcium-to-Phosphorus Balance (When Gut-Loaded)

• Can achieve near-ideal Ca:P ratio of 1:1.5 when gut-loaded properly — superior to crickets, similar to Dubia, with higher digestibility.

8. Zero Odour, Zero Escape Risk

• No smell, no noise, no infestation risk — even if one escapes.

9. Excellent Hydration Content

Grasshoppers contain 70–75% moisture, providing high hydration value for reptiles — particularly beneficial for arid species.