ProBugs Reptile Paste Food 80g

ProBugs Reptile Paste Food 80g

ProBugs Reptile Paste Food is a ready-to-use insect purée for insect-eating reptiles, amphibians, birds and small mammals. It is made for keepers who want a nutritious, mess-free alternative to live feeders, and it suits both beginners and seasoned hobbyists.

Each pouch contains up to 80% fresh whole insects, including silkworms, hornworms and Dubia roaches, plus fruit blends for added variety and enrichment. It is blended as a complete and balanced source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. You can use it as a daily staple or as a supplemental treat. The soft, smooth texture and enticing aroma make it a good option for picky eaters, or for animals moving away from live insects.

Key Benefits

• Made with up to 80% fresh, whole insects
• Includes nutritious insects such as silkworms, hornworms and Dubia roaches, with fruit blends for extra variety
• A complete and balanced source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals
• Comes in a variety of flavours to encourage feeding diversity
• No-prep format: just squeeze and feed
• A mess-free alternative to live feeders
• Soft, smooth texture and enticing aroma to help with picky eaters and animals transitioning from live insects
• Refrigeration-safe, with resealable packaging

How to Use

• Squeeze the purée from the pouch and offer it to your animal. No preparation is needed.
• Feed it as a daily staple or as a supplemental treat alongside your animal's usual diet.
• For animals used to live insects, the soft texture and aroma can help them accept a new feeding format.
• Reseal the pouch after feeding. The packaging is refrigeration-safe.

Suitable For

Insectivorous and omnivorous animals, including:

• Reptiles: bearded dragons, leopard geckos, anoles and skinks
• Amphibians: frogs (such as Pacman and tree frogs), salamanders and newts
• Birds: insectivorous species like finches, softbills and mynahs
• Small mammals: hedgehogs, sugar gliders and certain rodents like hamsters

Available Sizes

Available in 80g, with further sizes and variants offered in the range. Choose from the options on the product page.

What's Included

• ProBugs insect purée in a resealable, refrigeration-safe pouch

Frequently Asked Questions

Which animals can eat this insect purée?
It is made for insect-eating and omnivorous animals. These include bearded dragons, leopard geckos, anoles, skinks, Pacman and tree frogs, salamanders, newts, finches, softbills, mynahs, hedgehogs, sugar gliders and certain rodents like hamsters.

What is in the purée?
Each pouch contains up to 80% fresh whole insects, including silkworms, hornworms and Dubia roaches, along with fruit blends.

Can it be used as a daily food?
Yes. It is formulated as a complete and balanced source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. It can be fed as a daily staple or as a supplemental treat.

Will it help with picky eaters or animals used to live insects?
The soft, smooth texture and enticing aroma are designed to make it palatable. That makes it a good option for picky eaters and for animals transitioning from live insects.

Can I store an opened pouch in the fridge?
Yes. The packaging is refrigeration-safe and resealable.

How do I choose between the sizes and flavours?
Pick a pack size to suit how many animals you feed and how often. A variety of flavours is available to encourage feeding diversity, so you can rotate them for your animal.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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