Bean Beetles (Callosobruchus maculatus)
Looking for an excellent, low-maintenance feeder for small reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates? Bean Beetles are a nutrient-rich live food source perfect for dart frogs, baby geckos, small chameleons, and other micro predators. These tiny beetles are packed with protein and natural fats, making them a healthy and enriching dietary addition for insect-eating pets.
Why Choose Bean Beetles?
✔ High Protein & Fat Content – Provides essential nutrients for growing and active pets.
✔ Easy to Maintain – No special feeding or watering required; they thrive on dried beans.
✔ Stimulates Natural Hunting Behavior – Great for encouraging foraging instincts in small reptiles and amphibians.
✔ Long Shelf Life – Cultures can last for weeks, producing multiple generations.
How to Feed Bean Beetles to Your Pet
Bean Beetles are an excellent live feeder for small reptiles and amphibians. Here’s how to safely offer them to your pet:
🦎 Shake or Tap Them Out – Gently tap the culture container over your pet’s enclosure or a feeding dish to release adult beetles. Avoid dropping beans into the enclosure.
🐸 Use Tongs or a Feeding Cup – If your pet is a slower eater, use feeding tongs or a small cup to offer beetles individually.
🕷 Dusting for Added Nutrition – Lightly coat beetles with calcium or vitamin supplements before feeding.
🐍 Great for Arboreal Hunters – Since Bean Beetles tend to climb, they work well for reptiles that prefer moving prey.
💡 Feeding Tip: Bean Beetles are small and lightweight, making them ideal for tiny insectivores. However, they are not as meaty as other feeders, so they should be offered as part of a varied diet alongside other insects like fruit flies, isopods, or micro mealworms.
Care & Storage
Bean Beetles require minimal maintenance. Keep them in a ventilated container at room temperature (75-85°F), and they will continue to reproduce. Each culture lasts 4 to 6 weeks, with new beetles emerging every 2 to 3 weeks.
⚠️ Things to Avoid
To keep your culture healthy, avoid:
❌ Excess Moisture – Can cause mold growth and kill your culture. Keep them dry.
❌ Cold Temperatures – Below 65°F slows or stops production.
❌ Direct Sunlight – Overheating can be fatal. Store in a shaded area.
❌ Airtight Containers – They need airflow; use a ventilated lid.
❌ Treated Beans – Use only dry, untreated beans like black-eyed peas or mung beans.
Our Bean Beetle Offerings
At PNW Reptile Bites, we offer two options to fit your needs:
🆕 New Cultures – Freshly started cultures with eggs and juvenile beetles, ready to begin producing in a few weeks. Please note: New cultures may take some time before they start actively producing beetles.
🔄 Producing Cultures – Active cultures already hatching beetles, ready to feed your reptiles immediately. Ideal for those needing an instant food source!
💡 Tip: To ensure a continuous supply of high-quality feeders, we recommend replacing your culture every 4-6 weeks.
🛒 Order Your Bean Beetles Today!
Keep your reptiles happy with fresh, nutritious feeders from PNW Reptile Bites!
Looking for an excellent, low-maintenance feeder for small reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates? Bean Beetles are a nutrient-rich live food source perfect for dart frogs, baby geckos, small chameleons, and other micro predators. These tiny beetles are packed with protein and natural fats, making them a healthy and enriching dietary addition for insect-eating pets.
Why Choose Bean Beetles?
✔ High Protein & Fat Content – Provides essential nutrients for growing and active pets.
✔ Easy to Maintain – No special feeding or watering required; they thrive on dried beans.
✔ Stimulates Natural Hunting Behavior – Great for encouraging foraging instincts in small reptiles and amphibians.
✔ Long Shelf Life – Cultures can last for weeks, producing multiple generations.
How to Feed Bean Beetles to Your Pet
Bean Beetles are an excellent live feeder for small reptiles and amphibians. Here’s how to safely offer them to your pet:
🦎 Shake or Tap Them Out – Gently tap the culture container over your pet’s enclosure or a feeding dish to release adult beetles. Avoid dropping beans into the enclosure.
🐸 Use Tongs or a Feeding Cup – If your pet is a slower eater, use feeding tongs or a small cup to offer beetles individually.
🕷 Dusting for Added Nutrition – Lightly coat beetles with calcium or vitamin supplements before feeding.
🐍 Great for Arboreal Hunters – Since Bean Beetles tend to climb, they work well for reptiles that prefer moving prey.
💡 Feeding Tip: Bean Beetles are small and lightweight, making them ideal for tiny insectivores. However, they are not as meaty as other feeders, so they should be offered as part of a varied diet alongside other insects like fruit flies, isopods, or micro mealworms.
Care & Storage
Bean Beetles require minimal maintenance. Keep them in a ventilated container at room temperature (75-85°F), and they will continue to reproduce. Each culture lasts 4 to 6 weeks, with new beetles emerging every 2 to 3 weeks.
⚠️ Things to Avoid
To keep your culture healthy, avoid:
❌ Excess Moisture – Can cause mold growth and kill your culture. Keep them dry.
❌ Cold Temperatures – Below 65°F slows or stops production.
❌ Direct Sunlight – Overheating can be fatal. Store in a shaded area.
❌ Airtight Containers – They need airflow; use a ventilated lid.
❌ Treated Beans – Use only dry, untreated beans like black-eyed peas or mung beans.
Our Bean Beetle Offerings
At PNW Reptile Bites, we offer two options to fit your needs:
🆕 New Cultures – Freshly started cultures with eggs and juvenile beetles, ready to begin producing in a few weeks. Please note: New cultures may take some time before they start actively producing beetles.
🔄 Producing Cultures – Active cultures already hatching beetles, ready to feed your reptiles immediately. Ideal for those needing an instant food source!
💡 Tip: To ensure a continuous supply of high-quality feeders, we recommend replacing your culture every 4-6 weeks.
🛒 Order Your Bean Beetles Today!
Keep your reptiles happy with fresh, nutritious feeders from PNW Reptile Bites!
Looking for an excellent, low-maintenance feeder for small reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates? Bean Beetles are a nutrient-rich live food source perfect for dart frogs, baby geckos, small chameleons, and other micro predators. These tiny beetles are packed with protein and natural fats, making them a healthy and enriching dietary addition for insect-eating pets.
Why Choose Bean Beetles?
✔ High Protein & Fat Content – Provides essential nutrients for growing and active pets.
✔ Easy to Maintain – No special feeding or watering required; they thrive on dried beans.
✔ Stimulates Natural Hunting Behavior – Great for encouraging foraging instincts in small reptiles and amphibians.
✔ Long Shelf Life – Cultures can last for weeks, producing multiple generations.
How to Feed Bean Beetles to Your Pet
Bean Beetles are an excellent live feeder for small reptiles and amphibians. Here’s how to safely offer them to your pet:
🦎 Shake or Tap Them Out – Gently tap the culture container over your pet’s enclosure or a feeding dish to release adult beetles. Avoid dropping beans into the enclosure.
🐸 Use Tongs or a Feeding Cup – If your pet is a slower eater, use feeding tongs or a small cup to offer beetles individually.
🕷 Dusting for Added Nutrition – Lightly coat beetles with calcium or vitamin supplements before feeding.
🐍 Great for Arboreal Hunters – Since Bean Beetles tend to climb, they work well for reptiles that prefer moving prey.
💡 Feeding Tip: Bean Beetles are small and lightweight, making them ideal for tiny insectivores. However, they are not as meaty as other feeders, so they should be offered as part of a varied diet alongside other insects like fruit flies, isopods, or micro mealworms.
Care & Storage
Bean Beetles require minimal maintenance. Keep them in a ventilated container at room temperature (75-85°F), and they will continue to reproduce. Each culture lasts 4 to 6 weeks, with new beetles emerging every 2 to 3 weeks.
⚠️ Things to Avoid
To keep your culture healthy, avoid:
❌ Excess Moisture – Can cause mold growth and kill your culture. Keep them dry.
❌ Cold Temperatures – Below 65°F slows or stops production.
❌ Direct Sunlight – Overheating can be fatal. Store in a shaded area.
❌ Airtight Containers – They need airflow; use a ventilated lid.
❌ Treated Beans – Use only dry, untreated beans like black-eyed peas or mung beans.
Our Bean Beetle Offerings
At PNW Reptile Bites, we offer two options to fit your needs:
🆕 New Cultures – Freshly started cultures with eggs and juvenile beetles, ready to begin producing in a few weeks. Please note: New cultures may take some time before they start actively producing beetles.
🔄 Producing Cultures – Active cultures already hatching beetles, ready to feed your reptiles immediately. Ideal for those needing an instant food source!
💡 Tip: To ensure a continuous supply of high-quality feeders, we recommend replacing your culture every 4-6 weeks.
🛒 Order Your Bean Beetles Today!
Keep your reptiles happy with fresh, nutritious feeders from PNW Reptile Bites!
How Bean Beetles Multiply & Expand
Bean Beetles have a fascinating life cycle that makes them a perfect feeder insect. The female beetle lays her eggs directly onto the surface of dried beans, ensuring her larvae have an immediate food source when they hatch.
Once an egg is laid, it takes about 4-5 days to hatch. The tiny larvae burrow into the bean, where they feed and grow unseen. Inside the bean, they undergo complete metamorphosis, transforming into pupae and eventually emerging as adult beetles in about 3-4 weeks.
Each female can lay up to 100 eggs in her short lifespan of 1-2 weeks, meaning your culture can multiply rapidly if maintained properly. This reproductive efficiency makes Bean Beetles a sustainable feeder option, continuously renewing their population as long as fresh beans are available.
How to Grow More Bean Beetles
If you want to maintain a steady supply, start a fresh culture before the original one expires:
Prepare a New Container – Use a well-ventilated container with a breathable lid.
Add Dried Beans – Black-eyed peas or mung beans work best as a breeding substrate.
Transfer Beetles – Move some adult beetles from your existing culture into the new one.
Store at Room Temperature – Keep the new culture in a warm, dry area, and within 2-3 weeks, you’ll have a fresh batch of beetles!