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Desert locust (Schistozerca gregaria)
The desert locust (Schistozerca gregaria) is one of the largest commercially bred feeder animals. Females reach a total length with wings of over 75 mm in some cases.
- popular feeder animal
- for reptiles and amphibians
- larger than the migratory locust
- subadult
The desert locust is one of the largest commercially bred feeder animals. Females reach a total length with wings of over 75 mm in some cases. Males usually remain somewhat smaller. Therefore, desert locusts are up to 30% larger than, for example, the migratory locust (Locusta migratoria). The animals are coloured pink-grey after their final moult. In the following 6-10 days, the colouring, especially of the males, changes to a strong yellow. However, the animals show their most attractive colouring and patterns during the juvenile and subadult stages. Here, the animals are also coloured lemon yellow with a black pattern. This very colouring stimulates the prey drive in many reptile species, which makes the desert locust particularly popular among many terrarium keepers.
Unfortunately, the desert locust is not as productive as the migratory locust and rearing the animals takes up to 2/3 longer. On the other hand, it can be bred almost all year round, as it does not have any particularly high requirements for special food types.
As a feeder insect, the desert locust is also excellent because it usually survives shipping unharmed, even in extreme heat and cold, and can survive up to 2 weeks after shipping without additional food.
Desert locusts are generally readily accepted by all lizards. Experience has shown that they are particularly popular with large lizards such as bearded dragons, water dragons, basilisks, monitor lizards, frilled lizards etc. They are especially popular with many species of chameleon, as they are particularly attracted to the yellow colouring of the juvenile and subadult animals.
Order by Sunday evening - delivery on Thursday
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We accept no responsibility for parcels that are delivered late or collected late.
The live feeder animals in the shop are only available at this price on Wednesdays – otherwise, the prices per tin are Fr. 1.00 per tin higher, as we also feed and care for the feeder animals.
Even with the greatest care, it can happen that feeder animals die due to temperature fluctuations or unpredictable events. We accept no liability for this.
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6 November 2024 12:09
De très bonne qualité belle couleur et grande vivacité malgré le transport ces animaux sont bien plus en form qu'acheter dans certains magasins
Very good quality, beautiful colour and great vitality, it is clear to see that these animals are in good health and raised with care
29 September 2023 13:46
Super as always
As always, everything was great. Thank you and always happy to return.
10 March 2023 14:15
Very good 5 stars
Thanks for the good shipping good product very satisfied
29 June 2021 15:02
Very beautiful and healthy animals.
Very beautiful and healthy animals, everything worked out great as always.
17 June 2021 06:33
Very good thank you
Very good products very satisfied animals are very nice
11 May 2021 11:20
Super
Very good product all very recommendable good condition
23 April 2021 06:46
grasshoppers
Very good product very satisfied
22 February 2021 23:38
Desert locusts subadult
All the animals arrived healthy and fit. Super service and highly recommended.
16 February 2021 16:14
Quiklebendige animals
As always, great live grasshoppers! Thank you, gladly again lg
11 November 2020 21:05
Super insects
As ALWAYS super great live desert locusts Super Qua
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