Josh's Frogs Frozen Dubia Roaches
Josh's Frogs Frozen Dubia Roaches stands out as the market leader for frozen single-serve trays because it preserves moisture and nutrient integrity, making it highly acceptable to both reptiles and amphibians that need hydration from their prey. It typically commands a premium based on brand trust and careful gut-loading, and while it costs more than shelf-stable options like Fluker's or canned alternatives, it delivers the closest feeding experience to live feeders and outperforms generic frozen trays on consistency and palatability.
Single-serve trays, mess-free
High moisture, juicy bites
Single-serve trays, mess-free
High moisture, juicy bites
Review Summary
"Josh's Frogs Frozen Dubia Roaches are widely regarded as high-quality, reliably sized, and very palatable to reptiles and amphibians, with many buyers returning repeatedly. The biggest negatives reported are occasional thawing during shipping and higher price compared with some competitors."
Vet-grade gutload, frog-favorite
Frozen single-serve trays that preserve moisture and freshness
Vet-grade gutload, frog-favorite
Frozen single-serve trays that preserve moisture and freshness
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Josh's Frogs Frozen Dubia Roaches stands out as the market leader for frozen single-serve trays because it preserves moisture and nutrient integrity, making it highly acceptable to both reptiles and amphibians that need hydration from their prey. It typically commands a premium based on brand trust and careful gut-loading, and while it costs more than shelf-stable options like Fluker's or canned alternatives, it delivers the closest feeding experience to live feeders and outperforms generic frozen trays on consistency and palatability.
Single-serve trays, mess-free
High moisture, juicy bites
Vet-grade gutload, frog-favorite
Frozen single-serve trays that preserve moisture and freshness
Sustainably bred dubia with good nutrient profile for carnivores
Single-serve trays, mess-free
High moisture, juicy bites
Vet-grade gutload, frog-favorite
Frozen single-serve trays that preserve moisture and freshness
Sustainably bred dubia with good nutrient profile for carnivores
$18-30 USD
Reptanicals Frozen Cricket Cubes
Reptanicals Frozen Cricket Cubes focus on value and bulk convenience, offering economical single-serve cube trays that simplify portioning for high-volume feeders and breeders of reptiles and amphibians. While they may not match the vacuum-sealed freshness of Exo Terra or the premium sourcing of Josh's Frogs, Reptanicals delivers a competitive per-feeding cost and freezer-friendly cube format that reduces handling time for frequent feedings.
Cube-portioned ease
Quick thaw squares
Cube-portioned ease
Quick thaw squares
Review Summary
"Users report good value and generally well-formed cricket cubes with few crushed insects, though a portion mention occasional thawing during shipping and limited local availability."
Mini-cricket buffet
Frozen cricket cubes allow precise portioning by cube count for different species.
Mini-cricket buffet
Frozen cricket cubes allow precise portioning by cube count for different species.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Reptanicals Frozen Cricket Cubes focus on value and bulk convenience, offering economical single-serve cube trays that simplify portioning for high-volume feeders and breeders of reptiles and amphibians. While they may not match the vacuum-sealed freshness of Exo Terra or the premium sourcing of Josh's Frogs, Reptanicals delivers a competitive per-feeding cost and freezer-friendly cube format that reduces handling time for frequent feedings.
Cube-portioned ease
Quick thaw squares
Mini-cricket buffet
Frozen cricket cubes allow precise portioning by cube count for different species.
Dense-packed format reduces handling and speeds up feeding routines.
Cube-portioned ease
Quick thaw squares
Mini-cricket buffet
Frozen cricket cubes allow precise portioning by cube count for different species.
Dense-packed format reduces handling and speeds up feeding routines.
$12-28 USD
PE Mysis Frozen Bloodworms
PE Mysis Frozen Bloodworms is a budget-oriented option that emphasizes competitive price-per-tray and small-format single-serve portions suited to everyday feedings and supplemental use. It lacks some of the premium quality controls of Hikari and the specific earthworm focus of San Francisco Bay Brand, but its low cost and decent acceptance by amphibians make it a practical choice for routine feeding regimens.
Mysis-packed punch
Tiny shrimp-treat (crunch)
Mysis-packed punch
Tiny shrimp-treat (crunch)
Review Summary
"PE Mysis (frozen bloodworm-style mysis) are praised for high palatability and good nutritional value, with frequent reports of strong feeding response; a few customers cite cost and messy thaw as minor drawbacks. Overall, reviewers consider them an effective treat or staple for picky eaters."
Nutrient-dense
Mysis/bloodworm products deliver omega-3s and other micronutrients beneficial for health and coloration
Nutrient-dense
Mysis/bloodworm products deliver omega-3s and other micronutrients beneficial for health and coloration
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
PE Mysis Frozen Bloodworms is a budget-oriented option that emphasizes competitive price-per-tray and small-format single-serve portions suited to everyday feedings and supplemental use. It lacks some of the premium quality controls of Hikari and the specific earthworm focus of San Francisco Bay Brand, but its low cost and decent acceptance by amphibians make it a practical choice for routine feeding regimens.
Mysis-packed punch
Tiny shrimp-treat (crunch)
Nutrient-dense
Mysis/bloodworm products deliver omega-3s and other micronutrients beneficial for health and coloration
Small single-serve portions ideal for controlled feeding of juveniles and small species
Mysis-packed punch
Tiny shrimp-treat (crunch)
Nutrient-dense
Mysis/bloodworm products deliver omega-3s and other micronutrients beneficial for health and coloration
Small single-serve portions ideal for controlled feeding of juveniles and small species
$12-28 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
Northfin Frozen Baby Brine Shrimp Cubes
Northfin Frozen Baby Brine Shrimp Cubes serve as the budget-friendly, consistent single-serve tray for everyday maintenance feeding and early-stage rearing where cost-per-meal and wide acceptance matter most. Although they offer slightly lower HUFA diversity than specialized copepod or cyclops trays, Northfin cubes excel in reliability and affordability, providing a practical baseline diet that complements more nutrient-dense offerings from the rest of this list.
Hatchling-sized feast
Ultra-digestible
Hatchling-sized feast
Ultra-digestible
Review Summary
"Longtime buyers rate Northfin Frozen Baby Brine Shrimp Cubes highly for consistent size, strong acceptance by small aquatic reptiles and amphibians, and minimal mess, with few complaints limited to price and shipping cold-pack failures. Overall users find them reliable for routine use."
Premium purity
Tiny baby brine shrimp cubes formulated for fry and very small aquatic reptiles/amphibians
Premium purity
Tiny baby brine shrimp cubes formulated for fry and very small aquatic reptiles/amphibians
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Northfin Frozen Baby Brine Shrimp Cubes serve as the budget-friendly, consistent single-serve tray for everyday maintenance feeding and early-stage rearing where cost-per-meal and wide acceptance matter most. Although they offer slightly lower HUFA diversity than specialized copepod or cyclops trays, Northfin cubes excel in reliability and affordability, providing a practical baseline diet that complements more nutrient-dense offerings from the rest of this list.
Hatchling-sized feast
Ultra-digestible
Premium purity
Tiny baby brine shrimp cubes formulated for fry and very small aquatic reptiles/amphibians
Soft texture and appropriate size promote easy ingestion and high acceptance
Hatchling-sized feast
Ultra-digestible
Premium purity
Tiny baby brine shrimp cubes formulated for fry and very small aquatic reptiles/amphibians
Soft texture and appropriate size promote easy ingestion and high acceptance
$9-16 USD