{"product_id":"sunflower-hearts","title":"Sunflower hearts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Sunflower Hearts: Ideal for Blueberries!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Looking for a clean, high-energy food source for your \"blueberries\"? Our Premium Sunflower Hearts are 100% shelled and ready to serve. These nutrient-dense seeds are a favorite among invertebrate keepers, providing a powerhouse of healthy fats and proteins without the mess of discarded shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e​The Perfect Match for Death Feigning Beetles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Death Feigning Beetles (\u003cem\u003eAsbolus verrucosus\u003c\/em\u003e) thrive on a diet that includes high-protein dry goods, alongside fresh low-sugar veg. Sunflower hearts are an essential pantry staple for these desert icons for several reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e​High Lipid Content\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides the essential fats beetles need to maintain their waxy blue coating (pruinescence) and energy levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e​Low Moisture, High Reward\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unlike fruit, sunflower hearts won't quickly mold or attract fungus gnats in a dry desert setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e​Shell-Free Convenience\u003c\/strong\u003e: By providing only the \"heart,\" your beetles can get straight to the nutrients without struggling with tough outer husks, and your enclosure stays tidier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e​Encourages Foraging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scattering hearts around the enclosure encourages natural foraging behavior, keeping your beetles active and engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile they are a \"must-have\" for Death Feigning Beetles, sunflower hearts are also an excellent supplemental food for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e​Dermestid beetles\u003c\/em\u003e (Cleaning crews)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e​Millipedes \u0026amp; Isopods\u003c\/em\u003e (As a supplemental protein boost)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e​Roach Colonies\u003c\/em\u003e (High-energy fuel for breeders)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e​Feeding Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Offer 2–3 hearts per beetle in a shallow dish or scattered on the substrate. Replace any uneaten seeds weekly. For smaller species, hearts can be lightly crushed to make them more accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e​\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Product Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Ingredients: 100% Natural Shelled Sunflower Seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Format: Whole hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e​Storage: Store in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness and prevent oils from going rancid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeigh: this product is sold in 25g bags\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52702479221075,"sku":"BUGS-3757-SUN","price":0.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/9569\/0835\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4e467509-8f91-4ee6-b6fd-cb73c8f208a8.png?v=1777756082","url":"https:\/\/bugsandbeyond.co.uk\/products\/sunflower-hearts","provider":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}