{"product_id":"green-bottle-flies","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 Flies","offer_id":53528318902611,"sku":"BUGS-4580-GRE","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fly \/ Caster mix","offer_id":53528318935379,"sku":"BUGS-7054-GRE","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"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\/products\/green-bottle-flies","provider":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}