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Black Soldier Fly Larvae vs Crickets

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Crickets Vs Black Soldier Fly Larvae Table of Contents Crickets are often considered the most popular feeder insect for reptile and amphibian pets.  They have high quantity of lean protein, and they are inexpensive.  But they are missing some critical nutrients that many reptiles require.  There are workarounds to include these nutrients with a cricket-diet.  However, those critical nutrients are naturally abundant in the nutritional profile of black soldier fly larvae.   Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are an amazing, under-the-radar feeder insect for many reptiles and amphibians.  They can fulfill the calcium requirements that these amazing pets need, while also providing the...

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