Omega One Frozen Super Krill is valued for a nutrient-forward profile and a mid-market price that balances quality with cost; it is often chosen by keepers seeking higher natural oil content without the premium price of specialty suppliers. Technically competitive with Ocean Nutrition on lipid content and more refined than basic budget brands such as San Francisco Bay, Omega One offers a good compromise between the premium consistency of Hikari and the portioning convenience of cube formats like V2O.
Color-enhancing krill (vivid hues)
Wild-caught purity (natural zing)
Color-enhancing krill (vivid hues)
Wild-caught purity (natural zing)
Review Summary
"Reviewers like the rich nutrient profile and high acceptance rates among picky feeders. A number of customers mention it is pricier than alternatives and the packaging can be bulky."
Highly palatable (keepers smile)
Marketed as nutrient-dense krill with good protein and carotenoid content that can help stimulate appetite and coloration.
Highly palatable (keepers smile)
Marketed as nutrient-dense krill with good protein and carotenoid content that can help stimulate appetite and coloration.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
Omega One Frozen Super Krill is valued for a nutrient-forward profile and a mid-market price that balances quality with cost; it is often chosen by keepers seeking higher natural oil content without the premium price of specialty suppliers. Technically competitive with Ocean Nutrition on lipid content and more refined than basic budget brands such as San Francisco Bay, Omega One offers a good compromise between the premium consistency of Hikari and the portioning convenience of cube formats like V2O.
Color-enhancing krill (vivid hues)
Wild-caught purity (natural zing)
Highly palatable (keepers smile)
Marketed as nutrient-dense krill with good protein and carotenoid content that can help stimulate appetite and coloration.
Frozen format preserves freshness and makes dosing straightforward for a range of reptile and amphibian sizes.
Color-enhancing krill (vivid hues)
Wild-caught purity (natural zing)
Highly palatable (keepers smile)
Marketed as nutrient-dense krill with good protein and carotenoid content that can help stimulate appetite and coloration.
Frozen format preserves freshness and makes dosing straightforward for a range of reptile and amphibian sizes.
$12-24 USD
V2O Frozen Mysis Shrimp
V2O Frozen Mysis Shrimp occupies the specialty nutrition niche with mysis shrimp prized for higher lipid and natural omega content, making it especially attractive for aquatic amphibians and carnivorous reptiles that need energy-dense feeds. Technically superior in essential fatty acids and palatability, it typically commands a premium but can improve condition and coloration more quickly than plain chopped or mini shrimp. Against the other offerings, V2O is the nutrient-dense, performance-oriented choice for hobbyists focused on growth and breeding outcomes.
Mysis protein punch
Hunt-stimulating lure
Mysis protein punch
Hunt-stimulating lure
Review Summary
"High-quality mysis shrimp prized by keepers of picky feeders for excellent acceptance and nutrition; more expensive and sometimes harder to find."
Ocean-scent tease
Mysis shrimp provide concentrated protein and natural carotenoids for coloration.
Ocean-scent tease
Mysis shrimp provide concentrated protein and natural carotenoids for coloration.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
V2O Frozen Mysis Shrimp occupies the specialty nutrition niche with mysis shrimp prized for higher lipid and natural omega content, making it especially attractive for aquatic amphibians and carnivorous reptiles that need energy-dense feeds. Technically superior in essential fatty acids and palatability, it typically commands a premium but can improve condition and coloration more quickly than plain chopped or mini shrimp. Against the other offerings, V2O is the nutrient-dense, performance-oriented choice for hobbyists focused on growth and breeding outcomes.
Mysis protein punch
Hunt-stimulating lure
Ocean-scent tease
Mysis shrimp provide concentrated protein and natural carotenoids for coloration.
Small, nutrient-dense pieces ideal for aquatic salamanders, newts and juvenile turtles.
Mysis protein punch
Hunt-stimulating lure
Ocean-scent tease
Mysis shrimp provide concentrated protein and natural carotenoids for coloration.
Small, nutrient-dense pieces ideal for aquatic salamanders, newts and juvenile turtles.
$15-25 USD
PE Mysis Frozen Freshwater Shrimp
PE Mysis Frozen Freshwater Shrimp presents a mid-range option with larger, meatier individuals than brine shrimp and typically undercuts premium brands on price, making it a practical compromise for keepers seeking amphipod-like nutrition without premium cost. It shares many processing advantages with higher-end mysis products but is positioned as the value choice for occasional amphipod/isopod substitution.
Freshwater flavor
Energy bites
Freshwater flavor
Energy bites
Review Summary
"Viewed as a solid mysis-style freshwater shrimp offering with good feeding response and minimal mess; users report generally consistent quality but occasional variability in piece size and packaging."
Reptile favorite
Freshwater mysis formulated for aquatic amphibians and semi-aquatic reptiles.
Reptile favorite
Freshwater mysis formulated for aquatic amphibians and semi-aquatic reptiles.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
PE Mysis Frozen Freshwater Shrimp presents a mid-range option with larger, meatier individuals than brine shrimp and typically undercuts premium brands on price, making it a practical compromise for keepers seeking amphipod-like nutrition without premium cost. It shares many processing advantages with higher-end mysis products but is positioned as the value choice for occasional amphipod/isopod substitution.
Freshwater flavor
Energy bites
Reptile favorite
Freshwater mysis formulated for aquatic amphibians and semi-aquatic reptiles.
Dense, nutrient-rich shrimp that encourage natural hunting behaviors.
Freshwater flavor
Energy bites
Reptile favorite
Freshwater mysis formulated for aquatic amphibians and semi-aquatic reptiles.
Dense, nutrient-rich shrimp that encourage natural hunting behaviors.
$6-20 USD
Repashy Grub Pie Frozen Blend
Repashy Grub Pie Frozen Blend is positioned as the best-in-class option for frozen insect blends for reptiles and amphibians because it pairs laboratory-formulated nutrient profiles with consistent insect sourcing, giving keepers reliable calcium:phosphorus ratios and predictable feeding outcomes. It commands a premium price compared with commodity mixes like Hagen Exo Terra but offers a technical advantage in standardized fortification and batch testing that reduces the need for ad-hoc supplementation. For owners focused on precise nutrition for growing or breeding animals, Repashy’s transparency and consistency justify the higher cost versus the broader-appeal brands on this list.
High-protein punch
Pre-gutted convenience
High-protein punch
Pre-gutted convenience
Review Summary
"Users consistently praise the Repashy Grub Pie Frozen Blend for its palatability and consistent texture—most reptiles and amphibians accept it readily; some buyers note it is pricier than generic frozen mixes. Long-term users report stable storage and dependable nutrition for regular feeding."
Picky-pal magnet
Grub-forward frozen blend designed for high protein needs of insectivores.
Picky-pal magnet
Grub-forward frozen blend designed for high protein needs of insectivores.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Repashy Grub Pie Frozen Blend is positioned as the best-in-class option for frozen insect blends for reptiles and amphibians because it pairs laboratory-formulated nutrient profiles with consistent insect sourcing, giving keepers reliable calcium:phosphorus ratios and predictable feeding outcomes. It commands a premium price compared with commodity mixes like Hagen Exo Terra but offers a technical advantage in standardized fortification and batch testing that reduces the need for ad-hoc supplementation. For owners focused on precise nutrition for growing or breeding animals, Repashy’s transparency and consistency justify the higher cost versus the broader-appeal brands on this list.
High-protein punch
Pre-gutted convenience
Picky-pal magnet
Grub-forward frozen blend designed for high protein needs of insectivores.
Fortified with calcium and essential vitamins to support bone and shell health.
High-protein punch
Pre-gutted convenience
Picky-pal magnet
Grub-forward frozen blend designed for high protein needs of insectivores.
Fortified with calcium and essential vitamins to support bone and shell health.
$10-20 USD
The Worm Lady Frozen Hornworms
The Worm Lady Frozen Hornworms are the specialist pick for hydration-focused feeding and picky amphibians, offering large, water-rich worms with a soft texture that many finicky eaters prefer. They are usually sold at a premium and are lower in calcium compared with products like CalciGrubs or Hikari crickets, so they perform best when used alongside calcium-supplemented or gutloaded staples.
Mega-hydration worms
Vivid green snack
Mega-hydration worms
Vivid green snack
Review Summary
"The Worm Lady Frozen Hornworms are highly rated for being plump, nutrient-dense and eagerly eaten by many reptiles; the main drawbacks noted are short usable shelf life after thawing and occasional bursting during thaw. "
Grower’s favorite
Large, juicy hornworms that stimulate appetite in picky feeders.
Grower’s favorite
Large, juicy hornworms that stimulate appetite in picky feeders.
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
The Worm Lady Frozen Hornworms are the specialist pick for hydration-focused feeding and picky amphibians, offering large, water-rich worms with a soft texture that many finicky eaters prefer. They are usually sold at a premium and are lower in calcium compared with products like CalciGrubs or Hikari crickets, so they perform best when used alongside calcium-supplemented or gutloaded staples.
Mega-hydration worms
Vivid green snack
Grower’s favorite
Large, juicy hornworms that stimulate appetite in picky feeders.
High moisture content helps reduce dehydration during feeding.
Mega-hydration worms
Vivid green snack
Grower’s favorite
Large, juicy hornworms that stimulate appetite in picky feeders.
High moisture content helps reduce dehydration during feeding.
$12-28 USD
Josh's Frogs Frozen Black Soldier Fly Larvae
Josh's Frogs Frozen Black Soldier Fly Larvae are marketed as a premium frozen BSF option formulated specifically for reptiles and amphibians, with flash-freezing intended to lock in protein, fat and natural micronutrients. Compared with freeze-dried Fluker’s and mass-market brine shrimp, Josh’s Frogs commands a higher price but offers superior moisture content and palatability that can improve acceptance and growth rates in picky or growing animals.
Live-like feel
Protein-dense
Live-like feel
Protein-dense
Review Summary
"Users commonly praise clean processing, appropriate size, and high acceptance by reptiles and amphibians after repeated feedings, with occasional complaints about packaging thaw/mess during handling."
Frog-approved fun
Frozen whole black soldier fly larvae with excellent protein and healthy fat profile
Frog-approved fun
Frozen whole black soldier fly larvae with excellent protein and healthy fat profile
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Josh's Frogs Frozen Black Soldier Fly Larvae are marketed as a premium frozen BSF option formulated specifically for reptiles and amphibians, with flash-freezing intended to lock in protein, fat and natural micronutrients. Compared with freeze-dried Fluker’s and mass-market brine shrimp, Josh’s Frogs commands a higher price but offers superior moisture content and palatability that can improve acceptance and growth rates in picky or growing animals.
Live-like feel
Protein-dense
Frog-approved fun
Frozen whole black soldier fly larvae with excellent protein and healthy fat profile
Ready-to-thaw portions reduce waste and make controlled feeding simple
Live-like feel
Protein-dense
Frog-approved fun
Frozen whole black soldier fly larvae with excellent protein and healthy fat profile
Ready-to-thaw portions reduce waste and make controlled feeding simple
$12-25 USD
Can O' Snails by Zoo Med
Zoo Med's Can O' Snails holds a market-leader position for frozen/snail-based reptile feeding because it pairs wide retail availability with a low per-portion cost and familiar Zoo Med quality standards. For single-serve trays targeted at reptiles and amphibians it wins on convenience and price compared with premium lines like Hikari or artisan portions like Northern Bites, making it a go-to for bulk feeding programs and budget-conscious keepers.
Tin-can nostalgia
Calcium-rich bites
Tin-can nostalgia
Calcium-rich bites
Review Summary
"Users appreciate Can O' Snails for its convenient single-serve format and high acceptance by turtles, frogs, and other feeders; common complaints are occasional size variability and a strong odor while thawing or opening cans."
No-mess handling
Affordable single-can portions ideal for routine feeding of reptiles and amphibians
No-mess handling
Affordable single-can portions ideal for routine feeding of reptiles and amphibians
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
Zoo Med's Can O' Snails holds a market-leader position for frozen/snail-based reptile feeding because it pairs wide retail availability with a low per-portion cost and familiar Zoo Med quality standards. For single-serve trays targeted at reptiles and amphibians it wins on convenience and price compared with premium lines like Hikari or artisan portions like Northern Bites, making it a go-to for bulk feeding programs and budget-conscious keepers.
Tin-can nostalgia
Calcium-rich bites
No-mess handling
Affordable single-can portions ideal for routine feeding of reptiles and amphibians
Consistent piece size and texture for predictable feeding and portion control
Tin-can nostalgia
Calcium-rich bites
No-mess handling
Affordable single-can portions ideal for routine feeding of reptiles and amphibians
Consistent piece size and texture for predictable feeding and portion control
$7-12 USD