08/19/2026
Stop buying your live feeders from pet stores, if possible. Specifically the big box stores you know which ones I mean. I know sometimes this may be an only option for people, but I would only do it if you are in a pinch, I would also give other large online retailers a second thought as well. There are so many Live insect specific companies out there that are so much better. I have been seeing a lot of posts lately where people are complaining about the quality and dead loss. Just like the bearded dragons that they sell, these insects come from large wholesale production companies where quality is not a factor. Nationwide big box stores do not have any kind of quality control system on almost anything that is live, including their animals.
All of the companies listed below will often times have better pricing and also free shipping when placing an order that meets a certain dollar amount….I also know that the supplier that we use, which is AB Dragons, you can do a subscription for auto delivery. Also, almost every company listed below provides a 10% overcount to count for possible dead loss during shipping and if you have any issues with DOA with documented proof at the time of delivery, they will replace.
We work specifically and exclusively with AB Dragons and have been for the last 3 to 4 years, they have been absolutely amazing to work with, if you have any questions about them, please feel free to reach out directly!
AB Dragons
High Desert Dubia
Dubia.com
Josh’s Frogs
Kristin’s Bugs