Blue Bottle Fly (Calliphora vicina)

Calliphoridae (Blue Bottle Fly): An Ideal Enrichment Food for Your Jumping Spiders and Other Pets!

Approved pollinators

Blue Bottle spikes a high-quality option designed to keep your pets healthy and happy. We believe your jumping spider will thrive on this easy-to-use feeder.

Our Blue Bottle spikes come in low-odor, convenient packaging, making them easy to refrigerate without causing discomfort or unpleasant smells.

Perfect for Various Pets:

• Jumping Spiders: These spikes are an ideal food choice, packed with essential nutrients to support their active and inquisitive lifestyle.

• Frogs: High in protein, our Blue Bottle spikes are perfect for amphibians, providing the nourishment they need for growth and sustained energy.

• Chameleons: A favorite among chameleons, these vibrant feeders make mealtime exciting while delivering crucial nutrients for their health and vitality.

• Other Pets: Blue Bottle spikes are also suitable for a wide range of other animals, including reptiles and insectivorous birds, making them a versatile option for pet owners.

Shipping Information:

• We ship feeders on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays to ensure the best possible delivery time.
• Live Arrival Guarantee is available for orders shipped with Priority shipping.

Important Notes:

• While we strive to send non-pupated spikes, external factors can influence their development, and some may pupate in transit. If you live in a warmer climate, we recommend adding an extra ice pack to your order for added protection.

Our Blue Bottle spikes offer a high-quality, convenient feeding solution for your beloved pets. Try them today and see the difference they make!

Blowflies (Calliphoridae) are an excellent, nutritious prey option for a variety of invertebrates, including jumping spiders, amphibians, and reptiles. Their active movement and quick flight patterns provide an engaging feeding experience for pets, helping to stimulate their natural hunting behaviors.

Adult blowflies typically measure around 6-14 millimeters, making them an ideal size for small to medium-sized invertebrates. For jumping spiders in particular, blowflies offer both nutritional benefits and valuable enrichment, encouraging them to stay physically active and mentally stimulated through dynamic hunting.

How to Prepare and Feed Blowflies:
Blowflies are known for their speed, so it’s recommended to cool them down slightly before feeding. Place the blowfly pupae in the refrigerator for a few minutes to temporarily reduce their activity, making them easier to handle. Once chilled, release the blowflies into your pet’s enclosure. Your jumping spider will be immediately engaged, tracking and capturing these fast-moving prey. Our blowfly pupae are packaged with wheat bran to ensure their optimal storage and longevity.

If you’re not planning to use all of the pupae immediately, store them in the refrigerator. However, be mindful that extended storage can impact the hatching success, so it’s best to keep them for no longer than a few weeks before use.

Hatching Blowflies:
When ready to hatch the blowflies, transfer the pupae into a container with a paper towel or wheat bran substrate. Maintain the temperature between 77-86°F and keep humidity levels at around 20-40%. Blowflies should emerge within 3-7 days under ideal conditions. It's important not to add excess moisture, as too much humidity can deform the flies. If you’re incubating the pupae at lower temperatures, expect a longer hatching period, which could extend up to three weeks.

Feeding Jumping Spiders:
At Arthropods Canada, we find that blowflies are highly effective in promoting active hunting behaviors in jumping spiders. The swift movements of the flies keep spiders engaged and well-fed. We recommend feeding blowflies in moderation and removing any uneaten flies promptly to prevent breeding inside the enclosure.