Description
- Suitable for Caiman Lizards, Monitor Lizards, Turtles, and carnivorous Fish.
- Whole Freshwater Shrimps (Macrobrachium lanchesteri).
- High quality.
- Rich in protein.
- Low Fat.
- Farmed in Vietnam.
- Vacuum packed for freshness.
- Sold in a 250g pack.
Shrimps make an excellent food source for many animals; they are high in protein and have low fat levels. This small freshwater species is a common delicacy in Vietnam where they are often eaten dried, and known locally as baby shrimp,. These high quality Freshwater Prawns of the species Macrobrachium lanchesteri are farmed humanely in a naturalistic environment. They are flash frozen and vacuum packed for freshness.
Most prawns available in supermarkets are marine species, these often contain sea salt which can cause health issues in terrestrial and freshwater animals that aren’t used to feeding on prey from saline environments.
Prawns make a great food option for many reptiles such as: Caiman Lizards (Dracaena guinanensis), Monitor Lizards like Asian Water Monitors (Varanus salvator); and various Turtle species. They’re also a great food source for predatory fish like Catfish and Rays.
Caiman Lizards (Dracaena guinanensis) are often regarded as difficult to maintain in captivity, this is mostly due to being fed an incorrect diet of cat food and other meat products. If offered a more natural food source, such as freshwater crab and snails they can live long, healthy lives.
Care Instructions:
Please note all frozen food should be defrosted thoroughly before use. Defrost frozen food naturally at room temperature on newspaper or kitchen towels away from food, food preparation surfaces and equipment. The prey can be warmed up in warm tap water. DO NOT defrost in boiling water or in a microwave. Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw or defrosted food. Always disinfect all surfaces that have come into contact with the defrosted food.
Ingredients:
Minced freshwater crab (Somanniathelphusa sinensis), water.
| Crude Protein | 20% |
| Crude Fats & Oils | 3% |
| Moisture | 75% |
