Josh's Frogs positions itself as the premium choice for live superworms, offering strict quality control, padded shipping and a live-arrival guarantee that boosts survival for sensitive amphibians and small reptiles. It edges out mass-market competitors by delivering curated nutrition and husbandry guidance, trading a slightly higher price for better live counts and lower mortality compared with lower-cost bulk suppliers.
High-protein punch
Arrives lively
High-protein punch
Arrives lively
Review Summary
"Customers consistently report Josh's Frogs superworms arrive active and healthy with reliable packaging and low mortality; a few buyers note occasional size variation between batches."
Premium feeder taste
Marketed by a specialty reptile supplier with reputation for live feeder quality.
Premium feeder taste
Marketed by a specialty reptile supplier with reputation for live feeder quality.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Josh's Frogs positions itself as the premium choice for live superworms, offering strict quality control, padded shipping and a live-arrival guarantee that boosts survival for sensitive amphibians and small reptiles. It edges out mass-market competitors by delivering curated nutrition and husbandry guidance, trading a slightly higher price for better live counts and lower mortality compared with lower-cost bulk suppliers.
High-protein punch
Arrives lively
Premium feeder taste
Marketed by a specialty reptile supplier with reputation for live feeder quality.
Available in multiple pack sizes (from small hobby packs to larger counts).
High-protein punch
Arrives lively
Premium feeder taste
Marketed by a specialty reptile supplier with reputation for live feeder quality.
Available in multiple pack sizes (from small hobby packs to larger counts).
$10-45 USD
Zoo Med’s Can O' Crickets focuses on ready-to-feed convenience and palatability by offering pre-processed, shelf-stable canned crickets that reduce waste and coax hesitant eaters. Financially it typically carries a higher per-feed price than freeze-dried alternatives like Fluker's, but its technical advantage is immediate moisture and attractant retention that can improve uptake by picky or young reptiles.
Canned convenience
Hydrated and soft
Canned convenience
Hydrated and soft
Review Summary
"Praised for freshness, softness and convenience — reptiles often take them readily; some buyers mention a higher price and occasional texture preferences."
Pop-open feast!
Canned, soft crickets offering a moist texture that many feeders prefer
Pop-open feast!
Canned, soft crickets offering a moist texture that many feeders prefer
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Zoo Med’s Can O' Crickets focuses on ready-to-feed convenience and palatability by offering pre-processed, shelf-stable canned crickets that reduce waste and coax hesitant eaters. Financially it typically carries a higher per-feed price than freeze-dried alternatives like Fluker's, but its technical advantage is immediate moisture and attractant retention that can improve uptake by picky or young reptiles.
Canned convenience
Hydrated and soft
Pop-open feast!
Canned, soft crickets offering a moist texture that many feeders prefer
Convenient single-serve or multisize cans for easy portioning
Canned convenience
Hydrated and soft
Pop-open feast!
Canned, soft crickets offering a moist texture that many feeders prefer
Convenient single-serve or multisize cans for easy portioning
$15-25 USD
Repashy SuperLoad is a best-in-class, highly concentrated gutload powder that reliably boosts the macronutrient and micronutrient content of feeder insects, making it a top choice for breeders and hobbyists needing precision. Its technical strength is a dense, low-dosage formula that delivers consistent nutrient ratios and better cost-efficiency per nutrient compared with whole-food or single-nutrient options like Josh's Frogs or Fluker's. Users select SuperLoad when they need predictable, measurable improvements in insect nutrition for sensitive or breeding animals.
High-cal boost
Micronutrient punch
High-cal boost
Micronutrient punch
Review Summary
"Users praise Repashy SuperLoad for its high nutrient density and consistent results when gut-loading or dusting feeder insects; some buyers note it’s pricier than basic feeds but worth it for improved feeder health."
Mix-and-go magic
Concentrated powdered formula delivering a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals formulated for gut-loading feeder insects.
Mix-and-go magic
Concentrated powdered formula delivering a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals formulated for gut-loading feeder insects.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Repashy SuperLoad is a best-in-class, highly concentrated gutload powder that reliably boosts the macronutrient and micronutrient content of feeder insects, making it a top choice for breeders and hobbyists needing precision. Its technical strength is a dense, low-dosage formula that delivers consistent nutrient ratios and better cost-efficiency per nutrient compared with whole-food or single-nutrient options like Josh's Frogs or Fluker's. Users select SuperLoad when they need predictable, measurable improvements in insect nutrition for sensitive or breeding animals.
High-cal boost
Micronutrient punch
Mix-and-go magic
Concentrated powdered formula delivering a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals formulated for gut-loading feeder insects.
High in bioavailable nutrients including calcium and vitamin D to improve feeder quality for reptiles and amphibians.
High-cal boost
Micronutrient punch
Mix-and-go magic
Concentrated powdered formula delivering a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals formulated for gut-loading feeder insects.
High in bioavailable nutrients including calcium and vitamin D to improve feeder quality for reptiles and amphibians.
$18-28 USD
Repashy Calcium Plus earns a best-in-class spot for supplement and fortified dust use because it delivers a concentrated, micronutrient‑balanced calcium formula that mixes well into gels and foods used in dusting workflows. Compared with the more budget-oriented powders on this list, Repashy commands a higher shelf price but its finer particle size and broader nutrient profile make it technically more efficient and cost‑effective per dose for owners managing diverse reptile diets.
High-calcium punch
Mix-friendly dust
High-calcium punch
Mix-friendly dust
Review Summary
"Users consistently praise Repashy Calcium Plus for its fine texture, reliable dosing, and easy mixing, saying it integrates well into regular feeding routines; a few note the price is higher than generic brands but justify it for quality. Overall long-term users report noticeable benefits in bone health and egg production for reptiles. "
Egg-laying ally
High calcium-to-phosphorus ratio designed for bone support
Egg-laying ally
High calcium-to-phosphorus ratio designed for bone support
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Repashy Calcium Plus earns a best-in-class spot for supplement and fortified dust use because it delivers a concentrated, micronutrient‑balanced calcium formula that mixes well into gels and foods used in dusting workflows. Compared with the more budget-oriented powders on this list, Repashy commands a higher shelf price but its finer particle size and broader nutrient profile make it technically more efficient and cost‑effective per dose for owners managing diverse reptile diets.
High-calcium punch
Mix-friendly dust
Egg-laying ally
High calcium-to-phosphorus ratio designed for bone support
Includes vitamin D3 to help with calcium absorption
High-calcium punch
Mix-friendly dust
Egg-laying ally
High calcium-to-phosphorus ratio designed for bone support
Includes vitamin D3 to help with calcium absorption
$12-28 USD
Fluker's Repta-Scoop specializes in bulk transfer of feeder insects with a molded scoop design that speeds collection and cleaning for large orders of crickets or mealworms. It doesn't offer the precision of tweezers or angled stainless tongs, but its ergonomic, easy-to-clean plastic construction and lower per-unit cost make it the standout choice when volume, speed and sanitation are the priorities for insect feeding and colony maintenance.
High-capacity scoop
Fast cricket transfer
High-capacity scoop
Fast cricket transfer
Review Summary
"The Fluker's Repta-Scoop is commonly praised for its convenient size and ease of scooping crickets and mealworms, making routine feeding quick. Some users report the plastic is basic and can crack or wear with heavy, long-term use."
Keeper's grin
Curved scoop design makes collecting and transferring crickets and mealworms quick
Keeper's grin
Curved scoop design makes collecting and transferring crickets and mealworms quick
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
Fluker's Repta-Scoop specializes in bulk transfer of feeder insects with a molded scoop design that speeds collection and cleaning for large orders of crickets or mealworms. It doesn't offer the precision of tweezers or angled stainless tongs, but its ergonomic, easy-to-clean plastic construction and lower per-unit cost make it the standout choice when volume, speed and sanitation are the priorities for insect feeding and colony maintenance.
High-capacity scoop
Fast cricket transfer
Keeper's grin
Curved scoop design makes collecting and transferring crickets and mealworms quick
Smooth plastic minimizes damage to insects while allowing efficient pickup
High-capacity scoop
Fast cricket transfer
Keeper's grin
Curved scoop design makes collecting and transferring crickets and mealworms quick
Smooth plastic minimizes damage to insects while allowing efficient pickup
$8-14 USD
Zoo Med Repti-Safe Water Conditioner
Zoo Med Repti-Safe is the market-leading water conditioner for reptile enclosures, trusted for neutralizing chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals so water supplements and gels perform predictably. Unlike nutrient-focused products such as Exo Terra’s electrolyte mix or Fluker’s hydration gels, its primary financial and technical advantage is broad availability and regulatory-safe conditioning that preserves the effectiveness of added supplements. Its widespread distribution and consistent chemistry make it a foundation product that reduces risk when using other hydration or vitamin formulations on this list.
Chlorine neutralizer
pH-friendly
Chlorine neutralizer
pH-friendly
Review Summary
"Zoo Med Repti-Safe is widely praised for effectively removing chlorine and chloramine and making tap water safe for reptiles and amphibians; reviewers appreciate its gentle formulation. Minor complaints mention a faint chemical smell on initial use, but overall it’s considered essential by hobbyists."
Scales smile
Neutralizes chlorine and chloramines and helps detoxify heavy metals in tap water.
Scales smile
Neutralizes chlorine and chloramines and helps detoxify heavy metals in tap water.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Zoo Med Repti-Safe is the market-leading water conditioner for reptile enclosures, trusted for neutralizing chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals so water supplements and gels perform predictably. Unlike nutrient-focused products such as Exo Terra’s electrolyte mix or Fluker’s hydration gels, its primary financial and technical advantage is broad availability and regulatory-safe conditioning that preserves the effectiveness of added supplements. Its widespread distribution and consistent chemistry make it a foundation product that reduces risk when using other hydration or vitamin formulations on this list.
Chlorine neutralizer
pH-friendly
Scales smile
Neutralizes chlorine and chloramines and helps detoxify heavy metals in tap water.
Makes tap water safe for reptiles and amphibians by removing harmful residues.
Chlorine neutralizer
pH-friendly
Scales smile
Neutralizes chlorine and chloramines and helps detoxify heavy metals in tap water.
Makes tap water safe for reptiles and amphibians by removing harmful residues.
$10-20 USD
Northern Gecko Banded Crickets
Northern Gecko's banded crickets occupy a niche as a specialized live feeder, bred for size uniformity and high activity which improves feeding response and reduces waste relative to mixed-source live crickets. Their technical advantage is predictable sizing for stage-specific feeding (juveniles to adults), which can reduce overfeeding and improve conversion efficiency compared with larger live roaches or generic cricket mixes. For keepers focused on feeding precision and reduced replacement frequency, Northern Gecko provides a competitively priced live-cricket solution that complements powdered and roasted insect offerings.
Active jumpers
Gut-loaded
Active jumpers
Gut-loaded
Review Summary
"Northern Gecko Banded Crickets are frequently commended for their size, vigor, and good value for regular feeders, with reviewers noting dependable shipments; a few report escapee issues or minor mortality on arrival in hot weather. Overall they are considered a reliable source for sustained feeder insect supply. "
Concert chirpers
Banded crickets bred in the USA for consistent size, vigor, and reliable supply.
Concert chirpers
Banded crickets bred in the USA for consistent size, vigor, and reliable supply.
Skill Development & Mastery
Increased Safety & Security
Northern Gecko's banded crickets occupy a niche as a specialized live feeder, bred for size uniformity and high activity which improves feeding response and reduces waste relative to mixed-source live crickets. Their technical advantage is predictable sizing for stage-specific feeding (juveniles to adults), which can reduce overfeeding and improve conversion efficiency compared with larger live roaches or generic cricket mixes. For keepers focused on feeding precision and reduced replacement frequency, Northern Gecko provides a competitively priced live-cricket solution that complements powdered and roasted insect offerings.
Active jumpers
Gut-loaded
Concert chirpers
Banded crickets bred in the USA for consistent size, vigor, and reliable supply.
High-energy live feeders commonly gut-loaded and dusted with supplements.
Active jumpers
Gut-loaded
Concert chirpers
Banded crickets bred in the USA for consistent size, vigor, and reliable supply.
High-energy live feeders commonly gut-loaded and dusted with supplements.
$10-35 USD