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Live Food for Reptiles & Wild Birds — Direct from the Breeder Livefoods Direct is one of the UK's leading live insect producers for reptiles, amphibians, birds and fish, supplying fresh, healthy feeder insects direct to your door — straight from the breeder. For over 40 years we've bred and delivered top-quality livefood to thousands of happy customers across the UK, from first-time keepers with a single leopard gecko to experienced breeders, specialist reptile shops, zoos and universities. Because we breed our insects in the UK and pack every order fresh, you get livefood that is cleaner, better-fed and longer-lasting than mass-imported alternatives — and every order is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Whether you need a single tub of live crickets for a crested gecko or bulk bags of mealworms for a busy aviary, you'll find the right feeder, in the right size, at the right price. Bred in Britain, backed by Peregrine Livefoods Livefoods Direct began in 1981 as The Mealworm Company and has been breeding feeder insects in Britain ever since. Today we are proud to be part of Peregrine Livefoods, the UK's leading reptile wholesaler and the largest producer of live insects for reptiles in the country. For you, that means the same trusted Livefoods Direct service you have always known — now backed by decades of breeding expertise, enormous production capacity and reliable nationwide delivery. It's the best of both worlds: a specialist livefood breeder that genuinely knows its animals, with the scale and stability to get fresh insects to your door quickly, all year round. Live insects for reptiles Live insects are the foundation of a healthy diet for most pet reptiles and amphibians, and we breed and supply the full range of feeder species UK keepers rely on. Live mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) are the classic, easy-to-keep staple — a firm favourite for leopard geckos, bearded dragons, birds and fish. We stock mini mealworms for smaller mouths and juveniles, standard and giant mealworms, and high-protein morio worms (super mealworms) for larger, hungrier reptiles. Live crickets are one of the most popular and versatile feeder insects, high in protein and full of natural movement that triggers a reptile's hunting instinct. Choose brown (banded) crickets for a hardy, active feeder or black crickets for a meatier option, in sizes from micro and hatchling right through to adult, so you can match the feeder to the size of your animal. Live locusts (Schistocerca gregaria) are an excellent staple for bearded dragons, chameleons, larger geckos and other insectivores. Available from tiny hatchlings to adults, locusts are clean, easy to gut-load and irresistible to reptiles that love to chase their food. We also breed and supply a wide range of other feeder insects and micro-livestock, including live dubia roaches, calci worms (black soldier fly larvae, naturally rich in calcium), waxworms, silkworms, fruit flies (flightless and wingless), curly-wing flies, dendrobaena worms, feeder snails, springtails, firebrats and a growing selection of isopods (woodlice) for bioactive setups and clean-up crews. Whatever you keep — geckos, bearded dragons, chameleons, frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles, tarantulas or mantids — you'll find a feeder to suit. Live mealworms for wild birds and garden birds Live food isn't just for reptiles. Our live mealworms for wild birds are a superb, natural, high-protein treat that garden birds adore — especially robins, blackbirds, blue tits and starlings, and a real lifeline during the breeding season and cold winter months when natural insects are scarce. Raised on a clean vegetarian diet, our mealworms are a safer, more wholesome choice than offal-fed alternatives, and can be offered fresh from a bird table, ground feeder or dish. We also supply dried mealworms for wild birds for a convenient, longer-life option. Waxworms, calci worms and treat feeders Alongside everyday staples, we breed the treat and specialist feeders that keepers reach for to add variety or condition an animal. Live waxworms are a soft, high-energy favourite — perfect for tempting a reluctant feeder or conditioning a thin, gravid or recovering reptile, though their high fat content means they're best fed as an occasional treat. Calci worms offer a naturally high calcium content that helps support strong bones and healthy growth. Feeding a varied mix of insects, rotated through the week and dusted with the right supplements, is the simplest way to keep insectivorous reptiles in peak condition. Choose the right size — and save with Mix & Match Every feeder we sell comes in a range of sizes and pack options, so you can buy exactly what suits your collection. Order a single regular tub, step up to a value Super Pack, or buy in bulk with our sacks and Maxi packs — ideal for multiple animals, breeding projects or busy shops. If you feed regularly, our standing-order service takes the hassle out of restocking so you never run short. Our Mix & Match deals are the most cost-effective way to order. Simply combine your choice of regular-packed livefoods — mealworms, crickets, locusts, roaches, waxworms and more — and the more you add, the more you save. It's the perfect way to give your reptiles a varied, balanced diet while keeping costs down. Frozen food for snakes and birds of prey For snake keepers, birds of prey and other carnivores, we also supply a complete range of frozen food, cleanly packed and responsibly sourced. Our frozen range includes mice, rats, gerbils, multimammates, poultry, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters in a variety of sizes, delivered frozen and ready to store. Frozen orders are shipped by overnight courier with ice packs to make sure they arrive in perfect condition. Everything your reptiles need — hardware and habitat Livefoods Direct is much more than insects. We supply a comprehensive range of reptile and exotic pet products to help you build and maintain the perfect home for your animals: Heating — basking lamps, heat mats, ceramic heaters and thermostats to create the right temperature gradient. Lighting and UVB — tubes, compact lamps and fittings that provide the essential UV your reptiles need to thrive. Vivariums and terrariums — wooden vivariums, glass terrariums and housing for reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Décor and plants — natural and artificial backgrounds, hides, branches, rocks and plants to enrich your enclosure. Substrates — a full choice of loose, bioactive and easy-clean substrates for every species and setup. Feeding and water — bowls, feeders, tongs and water gels for safe, easy feeding. Health, supplements and care — calcium and multivitamin dusting powders, gut-loading foods and hygiene products. Complete and dry foods — prepared diets for bearded dragons, geckos, tortoises, turtles, axolotls, birds and small animals. With our expanding range, you can stock up on livefood and everything else your animals need in a single order — and have it delivered together, fresh, to your door. Fast, tracked delivery with a Live Arrival Guarantee We know that when it comes to livefood, freshness and timing matter. Orders are packed fresh and dispatched quickly, with next-day delivery available across mainland UK. Smaller orders travel on a tracked Royal Mail service with real-time updates and flexible delivery options, while larger and frozen orders go by overnight courier. Every single order is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee — if your livefood doesn't arrive in good condition, we'll put it right. It's the standard reptile keepers, breeders, zoos and universities have trusted us for since 1981. Expert care advice and feeding guides Good livefood is only part of the story — feeding it well is what keeps your animals healthy. Our free care sheets and feeding guides cover the essentials for popular species and feeders, from what leopard geckos and bearded dragons can eat, to how to store, gut-load and dust your insects so they deliver maximum nutrition. Whether you're a first-time keeper finding your feet or an experienced breeder fine-tuning a diet, our team is always happy to help with friendly, knowledgeable advice. Trusted by keepers across the UK For over four decades, reptile and bird keepers across Britain have relied on Livefoods Direct for fresh, healthy, great-value livefood and expert service. We supply not only individual hobbyists but also breeders, specialist shops, zoos and universities — a level of trust we've earned one order at a time, and one we work hard to keep with every tub we pack. Order fresh live food today From live mealworms, crickets and locusts to waxworms, dubia roaches, frozen food and a full range of reptile hardware, Livefoods Direct has everything you need to feed and care for your reptiles, amphibians, birds and fish — bred in the UK, packed fresh and delivered direct to your door. Browse our range today and see why keepers across the country have trusted us for over 40 years.