Zoo Med Jumbo Can O' Grasshoppers (1.2 oz)

Large wild lizards and chelonians frequently hunt large orthopterans for their dense muscle tissue and satisfying crunch. Zoo Med Jumbo Can O' Grasshoppers provides this primal prey item in a clean, ready-to-serve format. Farm-raised and cooked directly inside the can to lock in savory natural moisture, amino acids, and rich aromas, each can contains approximately 20 extra-large, wingless grasshoppers. The steam-cooking process softens the outer exoskeleton while the removal of tough wings eliminates choking and impaction risks, providing premium whole-prey nutrition without the noise, odors, or escape risks of live insect bins.

Key Features

• Jumbo Farm-Raised Whole Prey: Packed with approximately 20 extra-large grasshoppers farm-cultivated under clean conditions to ensure a safe, parasite-free feeding experience.
• Nutrient-Lock "Cooked-in-Can" Preparation: Steamed directly in the sealed container to preserve natural juices, savory flavors, and vital micronutrients without artificial colors, flavorings, or chemical preservatives.
• Wingless & Softened Chitin: Exoskeletons are gently softened by steam-cooking and wings are removed, ensuring smooth digestion and preventing mouth abrasion or digestive tract impaction.
• Lean, High-Protein Profile: Features 20.8% crude protein paired with a lean 2.2% crude fat to support strong muscle development, cellular maintenance, and active metabolisms without excessive dietary fat.
• 100% Escape-Proof & Bite-Free: Pre-cooked insects will never bite resting reptiles, jump into high-heat basking lamps, or escape into terrarium backgrounds and living room corners.
• Hydration-Boosting Whole Prey: Contains 71.2% natural moisture to deliver valuable hydration support alongside dense animal nutrition.
• Pantry Convenience & Resealable Lid: Completely shelf-stable at room temperature prior to opening; includes a snap-on lid for tidy refrigerator storage.

Husbandry/Care Specs

• Feeding Protocol (Large Lizards & Land Turtles): Offer 1 grasshopper at a time using soft-tipped feeding tongs or placed directly on a smooth feeding slate. Feed an amount appropriate for your animal's body size, age, and activity level.
• Aquatic Turtle Feeding: Offer as many grasshoppers as your turtles can actively consume within 5 minutes. Promptly net out and discard any uneaten food to preserve biological filter integrity and water clarity.
• Life Stage Precautions: Formulated strictly for sub-adult and adult animals. Do not offer to hatchlings or small juveniles unable to safely manage large whole prey.
• Hydration Support: Always provide access to fresh, dechlorinated drinking and soaking water in the enclosure.
• Supplementation: Dust lightly with high-grade calcium and multivitamin powders during regular feeding intervals to support long-term skeletal and metabolic health.
• Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min) 20.8%, Crude Fat (min) 2.2%, Crude Fiber (max) 4.4%, Crude Ash (max) 1.1%, Moisture (max) 71.2%.
• Ingredients: Farm-raised Grasshoppers (Acrididae).
• Storage & Shelf Life: Store sealed cans at room temperature. Once opened, cover tightly with the plastic lid and store in the refrigerator for approximately 1 week. Discard immediately if the food develops a foul odor or visible mold growth.

Compatibility/Enclosure Synergy

• Best Suited For: Sub-adult and adult Monitor Lizards (Ackie, Savannah, Peach-Throat), Tegus, large Blue-Tongued Skinks, adult Bearded Dragons, Aquatic Turtles (Sliders, Coopers, Snapping Turtles), Box Turtles, and insectivorous/carnivorous birds.
• Terrarium Safety: Unlike live adult grasshoppers that can deliver painful bites to resting pets, jump frantically into high-temperature heat lamps, or chew on vivarium foam backdrops, these cooked feeders remain completely controlled.
• Bioactive Harmony: Clean and manageable on feeding tiles or dishes; any small residual fragments removed during routine spot-checks keep bioactive soil fresh while clean-up crews (isopods and springtails) manage micro-debris.
• Keeper Connection: The substantial size and weight of jumbo grasshoppers make them an engaging tool for tong-feeding routines, reinforcing positive keeper-pet interactions while stimulating active strike mechanics.