{"title":"Live Food","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"blue-bottle-live-flies","title":"Blue Bottle Live Flies","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eBlue Bottle Live Flies in medium size provide a reliable live food source, ideal for feeding jumping spiders and other insectivorous pets. The flies will survive for up to 2 weeks depending on care. Jelly pots can be fed to extend life\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52696708907347,"sku":"BUGS-7229-BLU","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/9569\/0835\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5c98385c-46d1-43aa-a47d-aafd8d224c22.jpg?v=1777754839"},{"product_id":"d-hydei-large-fruit-flies","title":"D. hydei Large Fruit Flies","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eDiscover the perfect solution for feeding slings and other small inverts with D. hydei Fruit Flies. These larger fruit flies are ideal for small creatures, such as slings, and they come with plenty of fly food to ensure you have flies for weeks! The pot has a small sponge inside a hole in the lid to make feeding times easier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52702352507219,"sku":"BUGS-3588-D.","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/9569\/0835\/files\/D.hydeiLargeFruitFlies.jpg?v=1777755145"},{"product_id":"d-melanogaster-dwarf-fruit-flies","title":"D. Melanogaster Dwarf Fruit Flies","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eDiscover the perfect solution for feeding small species with D. Melanogaster Dwarf Fruit Flies. These tiny flies are ideal for small creatures, such as slings, due to their dwarf size, and they come with plenty of fly food to ensure you have flies for weeks! The pot has a small sponge inside a hole in the lid to make feeding times easier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52702355161427,"sku":"BUGS-7706-D.","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/9569\/0835\/files\/DwarfFruitFiles.jpg?v=1777755165"},{"product_id":"fly-casters","title":"Fly Casters","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Foundation of Flight: Premium Fly Casters (Blue \u0026amp; Green Bottle)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​Take control of your feeding schedule with our high-quality \u003cb\u003eFly Casters\u003c\/b\u003e. \"Casters\" are the pupal stage of the fly lifecycle—hard-shelled, dormant, and ready to transform. By purchasing casters, you are getting the most storage-friendly version of aerial prey, allowing you to hatch fresh, vibrant flies exactly when your pets need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​We offer both \u003cb\u003eGreen Bottle\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eBlue Bottle\u003c\/b\u003e varieties to ensure you have the perfect size for every predator in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eAvailable Species\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eGreen Bottle Casters (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucilia sericata\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e The \"Standard\" size (8–10mm). Ideal for most Jumping Spiders, Mantises, and small insectivorous reptiles. They are highly active and have a brilliant metallic green sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eBlue Bottle Casters (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalliphora vomitoria\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e):\u003c\/b\u003e The \"Heavyweight\" size (10–14mm). These produce significantly larger, meatier flies. Perfect for adult large-breed Mantises, larger Jumping Spiders (like \u003ci\u003ePhidippus regius\u003c\/i\u003e), and medium reptiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Casters?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eMaximum Shelf Life:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike hatched flies, casters can be kept in the refrigerator for several weeks. This \"pauses\" their development, giving you total control over your feeder supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eClean \u0026amp; Odorless:\u003c\/b\u003e In their pupal state, casters are dry, stationary, and produce zero mess or smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eHatch-on-Demand:\u003c\/b\u003e Simply move the desired amount of casters from the fridge to room temperature, and they will emerge as fresh, nutrient-dense flies in just a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eIn-House Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e We turn our own casters daily, ensuring you receive fresh, plump pupae that have a high hatch success rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecies Options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGreen Bottle (L. sericata) or Blue Bottle (C. vomitoria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLife Stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePupae (Casters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSold by volume or approximate count\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRefrigerate at 3–5°C to delay hatching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHatch Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e3–9 days at room temperature (depending on species\/temp\/caster age)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpiders, Mantises, Tree Frogs, and Chameleons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro-Tip for the Invert Keeper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe \"Successive Hatch\" Strategy:\u003c\/b\u003e To ensure you never run out of food, use the \u003cb\u003e1-2-3 Rule\u003c\/b\u003e. Divide your casters into three small portions: place the first portion directly into the enclosure (for immediate hatching), keep the second portion in a cool room (for a mid-week hatch), and leave the third in the refrigerator. This \"staggered\" approach mimics a natural environment and provides a constant, reliable stream of fresh flies without you ever having to manage a massive swarm all at once!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":52702401986899,"sku":"BUGS-4913-FLY","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52702402019667,"sku":"BUGS-2773-FLY","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/9569\/0835\/files\/20260111-110715.png?v=1777755334"},{"product_id":"green-bottle-flies-large-tub","title":"Green Bottle Flies","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Ultimate Enrichment: Freshly Hatched Green Bottle Flies (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucilia sericata\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​Take the guesswork and wait-time out of feeding with our \u003cb\u003eFreshly Hatched Green Bottle Flies\u003c\/b\u003e. While many suppliers only offer dormant pupae, we take the extra step to \u003cb\u003eturn our own casters and hatch our own flies\u003c\/b\u003e in-house. This ensures that when you receive your order, you are getting high-energy, vibrant feeders ready for immediate use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​Green Bottle Flies are the gold standard for \u003cb\u003eaerial enrichment\u003c\/b\u003e, providing the erratic movement and flight needed to stimulate the hunting drives of jumping spiders, mantises, and arboreal reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable Variations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​We offer two convenient formats to suit the size of your collection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eActive Flies Only:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for those with multiple hungry mouths to feed immediately. You receive a batch of high-energy, ready-to-hunt adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe Hybrid Mix (Flies + Casters):\u003c\/b\u003e The ideal \"slow-burn\" option for keepers with only one or two pets. This pot contains active adults for immediate feeding, plus a selection of fresh casters (pupae). As the first wave of flies reaches the end of their life, the casters will begin to hatch, providing a fresh second wave of food and extending the shelf life of your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe \"Farm-Fresh\" Advantage\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eHatched \u0026amp; Ready:\u003c\/b\u003e Skip the 3–7 day wait for pupae to emerge. Our flies arrive active, with half a jelly pot, meaning your pets can eat the moment the package is opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003ePeak Vitality:\u003c\/b\u003e Because we manage the lifecycle from caster to fly, we ensure our flies are gut-loaded and hydrated before they ship, making them a more nutritious meal for your predators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eStimulating Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e The brilliant metallic sheen and buzzing flight trigger an immediate predatory response in sight-hunters like \u003cb\u003eJumping Spiders and Mantises\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eSafe \u0026amp; Clean:\u003c\/b\u003e These flies do not bite, chew, or harm your pets. They are a \"no-risk\" feeder that can be left in the enclosure without fear of them attacking a molting invertebrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLucilia sericata (Green Bottle Fly)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFreshly Hatched Adults (Active)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAverage Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e8–10mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJumping Spiders, Small Tarantulas, Mantises, Tree Frogs, and Anoles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eActivity Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHigh (Aerial\/Diurnal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest stored in the fridge to slow down activity between feedings. Feed a Jelly pot to prolong life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro-Tip for the Invert Keeper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe \"Cool-Down\" Feeding Hack:\u003c\/b\u003e Since we ship these as active adults, they can be quite fast! Before feeding, place the container of flies in your \u003cb\u003erefrigerator for about 2–3 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e. This safely \"numbs\" the flies, making them sluggish and easy to catch with tweezers or to tap out into your enclosure. Once they warm back up to room temperature inside the terrarium, they’ll regain their flight and begin the \"hunt\" for your pet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","offers":[{"title":"Just files","offer_id":53528318902611,"sku":"BUGS-4580-GRE","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fly \/ Caster mix","offer_id":53528318935379,"sku":"BUGS-7054-GRE","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/9569\/0835\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_434b00c9-5ce1-47f2-a2e9-96fc619698b4.jpg?v=1777755807"}],"url":"https:\/\/bugsandbeyond.co.uk\/collections\/live-food.oembed","provider":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}