Vitaworms - Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL)

Vitaworms or Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL), are nutritious feeder insects that are edible at all stages of their life cycle. Very high in calcium and protein, we supply both live or dried black soldier fly larvae. You can feed them to your insect-eating reptiles, frogs, arachnids, scorpions, chickens or praying mantis.

You can also hatch the pupae into live Black Soldier Flies for your animals to chase and catch to snack on. They are also valuable compost bugs that can be added to your compost bin to process scraps. Discover our full Australian grown BSF Larvae range today. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Vitaworms or BSFL?

Vitaworms are Black Soldier Fly larvae (Hermetia illucens), also called calci-worms — a high-calcium, high-protein feeder with naturally balanced calcium to phosphorus ratio.

Are flying insects available to buy for pet feeding?

Yes, we have insects like black soldier fly larvae, and fly pupae, that can be hatched into their flying form. These are perfect for pets like frogs, who love to catch their prey in the air. 

Where can I buy BSFL in Australia?

Reptile Realm sells Australian-grown Vitaworms (BSFL) live and dried, delivered fresh with a live arrival guarantee across eastern Australia.

Why are BSFL good for reptiles?

BSFL have around 20 times more calcium than crickets with a balanced calcium-phosphorus ratio, making them excellent for bone health in reptiles and birds.

Can BSFL be fed to bearded dragons and chickens?

Yes. Vitaworms suit bearded dragons, blue tongue lizards, geckos, turtles, chickens and other poultry, plus fish, birds and arachnids.

How do you store live BSFL?

Keep live BSFL in a not-too-cold fridge for about a week, or freeze for longer storage; bring them to room temperature before feeding.

Can you hatch BSFL into black soldier flies?

Yes. BSFL are edible at every life stage and the darker pupae can be hatched into black soldier flies for animals to chase and catch.

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