{"title":"Clean-up crew food","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"100-bee-pollen-powder-food-for-reptiles","title":"100% Bee Pollen Powder - Reptile Food Topper 1oz","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSprinkle a small amount over mealworms, dust it onto feeder insects, stir a few granules into crested gecko diet, or add a pinch directly to chameleon food. The natural floral scent attracts most reptiles immediately and encourages them to eat food they would otherwise pick around or ignore entirely. Works across a wide range of species — crested geckos, bearded dragons, blue tongue skinks, chameleons, and New Caledonia geckos all respond well to it, and it doubles as a food topper for isopod colonies. The 1oz bag is a practical starting size for a single animal or for keepers who want to try it before committing to a larger quantity. Comes in a resealable bag to keep the powder fresh between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePicky eating is one of the most common frustrations in reptile keeping and bee pollen is consistently one of the most effective natural solutions for it. The smell alone is enough to get most reptiles interested in food they have previously refused, which makes it especially useful during seasonal appetite drops, post-shed recovery, or when transitioning an animal onto a new diet. Beyond appetite stimulation, bee pollen contains a broad mix of vitamins, amino acids, and micronutrients that complement almost any base diet without adding anything artificial or processed to the feeding routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFeed two to three times per week as a supplement. A light dusting or a few granules is all that is needed per feeding — more is not more effective and the bag will last significantly longer with conservative use. Store in a cool dry place with the resealable bag sealed between uses. Suitable for crested geckos, bearded dragons, blue tongue skinks, chameleons, leopard geckos, and most other herbivorous and omnivorous reptile species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CTWPets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42563274768613,"sku":"X00LEV-005","price":8.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/7572\/8959\/products\/100-bee-pollen-powder-food-for-reptiles-661443.jpg?v=1699613191"},{"product_id":"aquarium-terrarium-cuttlebone-calcium-source-betta-fish-snail-isopod-calcium-back","title":"AQUARIUM \u0026 TERRARIUM Cuttlebone Calcium source - Betta Fish, Snail, Isopod calcium back","description":"Small calcium boosters! \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerfect for land snails, aquatic snails, tortoises, millipedes, isopods and more! \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a small pack of 2\"-3\" cuttle bones.","brand":"Wild Pet Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44553897705701,"sku":"X00LEV-008","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/7572\/8959\/products\/aquarium-terrarium-cuttlebone-calcium-source-betta-fish-snail-isopod-calcium-back-275017.jpg?v=1705267585"},{"product_id":"100-bee-pollen-powder-for-bearded-dragons-tortoises-and-other-herbivores-omnivores-3-oz","title":"Bee Pollen Powder – Reptile Supplement 3oz","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSprinkle a small amount directly over greens, fruit, feeder insects, or any base diet and most reptiles will eat food they would otherwise ignore. Bee pollen has a naturally sweet, floral smell that is extremely attractive to herbivorous and omnivorous reptiles, which makes it one of the most effective appetite stimulants available for picky eaters without introducing anything artificial into the diet. The 3oz bag is more than double the previous 1oz size and comes in a resealable pouch with a free measuring scoop included so portioning stays consistent and the powder stays fresh between uses. A small amount goes a long way — a light dusting over a salad or a pinch mixed into a gecko diet is all that is needed to get the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBee pollen is one of the most nutrient-dense natural foods available for reptile supplementation. It contains a broad spectrum of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and enzymes that support energy levels, immune function, and healthy digestion in a way that most single-ingredient supplements do not. For keepers dealing with a reptile that has become selective about its food — a common issue with bearded dragons and tortoises who go through appetite fluctuations seasonally — bee pollen dusted over a refused salad will often get them eating again within the same feeding. It is also a useful tool during brumation recovery when an animal is coming back to appetite slowly and needs an extra incentive to start eating consistently again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFeed two to three times per week as a supplement rather than a daily staple. A light dusting is sufficient — no need to coat the food heavily. Store in a cool dry place with the resealable pouch sealed between uses to preserve potency. Suitable for bearded dragons, tortoises, crested geckos, leopard geckos, blue-tongued skinks, iguanas, and most other herbivorous and omnivorous reptile species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTWPets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45257585000677,"sku":"XLEV-55644","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/7572\/8959\/files\/100-bee-pollen-powder-for-bearded-dragons-tortoises-and-other-herbivoresomnivores-3-oz-385959.jpg?v=1713477860"},{"product_id":"hermit-crab-food-protein-mix","title":"Hermit Crab Protein Mix – Bug \u0026 Fruit Blend","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe blend combines dried crickets, silkworm pupae, black soldier fly larvae, mealworms, organic green split peas, banana chips, and pollen into a single mix that covers protein, healthy fats, fiber, and natural sugars in one feeding. Each ingredient serves a specific purpose — insect proteins support muscle development and exoskeleton strength, split peas add plant-based fiber for digestion, banana chips provide natural energy and potassium, and pollen rounds out the micronutrient content. Sprinkle a small pinch directly over their regular food or place it separately as a standalone snack. Hermit crabs are natural foragers and will pick through the mix and select what they want, which keeps feeding time engaging and active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHermit crabs are one of the most commonly underfed pets in the hobby. Most keepers rely on a single commercial pellet food without realizing that hermit crabs in the wild eat an enormous variety of organic material including insects, fruit, leaves, and decaying matter. A protein-rich supplement like this given a few times per week makes a noticeable difference in activity levels, molting success, and overall condition over time. Crabs that are well-nourished before a molt tend to come out of it more successfully and recover faster than those running on a limited diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFeed two to three times per week as a supplement alongside a varied base diet. Offer a small pinch per crab and remove anything uneaten within 24 hours to keep the enclosure clean. Store in a cool dry place with the lid sealed between feedings. Suitable for all land hermit crab species including purple pinchers and Ecuadorian crabs at any life stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTWPets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45841399021797,"sku":"XLEV-32573","price":12.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/7572\/8959\/files\/covertemp.jpg?v=1781852575"},{"product_id":"clean-up-crew-bites-bioactive-food-2-5oz","title":"Clean Up Crew Bites – Bioactive Food 2.5oz","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSprinkle a small amount directly onto the substrate or into a feeding dish and your cleanup crew will find it and get to work. The formula is designed to give isopods, springtails, millipedes, and fruit flies a consistent and nutritious food source so they stay active, reproduce, and continue doing their job throughout the enclosure rather than dying back when organic matter in the substrate runs low. A well-fed cleanup crew moves faster, breeds more consistently, and processes waste more effectively than one that is left to survive on whatever the enclosure produces on its own. The 2.5oz bag provides enough food to support an established colony for several weeks at a regular feeding schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBioactive enclosures work because of the microfauna living inside them — isopods and springtails break down waste, control mold, and cycle nutrients back into the substrate in a way that keeps the enclosure stable without constant deep cleans. Most keepers who struggle with bioactive setups are not failing because of the substrate or the drainage layer — they are failing because the cleanup crew is not being fed consistently enough to maintain a viable population. A crashing isopod colony is the most common reason a bioactive enclosure stops functioning the way it should, and it almost always comes down to food availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFeed two to three times per week depending on colony size and enclosure activity. Start with a small pinch and increase based on how quickly it disappears — if food sits uneaten for more than 48 hours, reduce the amount per feeding. Store in a cool dry place with the bag sealed between uses. Suitable for all isopod species, springtail cultures, millipedes, and fruit fly colonies. Compatible with tropical, temperate, arid, and bioactive enclosures of all types.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTWPets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49666363785445,"sku":"8F-B3BA-CDA1","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/7572\/8959\/files\/bcleanupcrew.jpg?v=1781894518"},{"product_id":"golden-nectar-liquid-ant-formicarium-food","title":"Golden Nectar – Liquid Ant Formicarium Food","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOpen the bottle and it is ready to use — no mixing, no diluting, no preparation. Add a few drops into a small feeding dish inside the formicarium and worker ants will find it quickly and begin transporting the liquid back to the colony. The golden nectar formula replicates the sugar-rich liquid food that ants collect from plants and insects in the wild, which makes it one of the most natural and universally accepted food sources across nearly all ant species kept in captivity. Use a small bottle cap or shallow dish to contain the drops so workers can access it without getting stuck in excess liquid pooling on the floor of the formicarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAnt keeping has grown into one of the most dedicated and detail-oriented corners of the exotic pet hobby, and feeding is one of the areas where the difference between a thriving colony and a stagnating one is most visible. Ants need a reliable source of simple sugars to fuel worker activity, brood development, and queen egg production — without it, colonies slow down noticeably within days. Golden Nectar gives you a clean and consistent way to meet that need without the mess of raw honey, the fermentation risk of fruit, or the inconsistency of DIY sugar water mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOffer a few drops every two to three days depending on colony size and activity level. Remove any uneaten liquid after 24 hours to keep the formicarium clean and prevent mold. Works for all commonly kept ant species including Camponotus, Lasius, Formica, and Pogonomyrmex. Store with the cap sealed at room temperature away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTWPets","offers":[{"title":"2oz","offer_id":49666406908133,"sku":"5I-NSWP-QAY9","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":49666406940901,"sku":"T6-PMSM-2OBL","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/7572\/8959\/files\/nectarforants.jpg?v=1781895182"},{"product_id":"crushed-oyster-shell-isopod-calcium-3oz","title":"Crushed Oyster Shell – Isopod Calcium 3oz","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eScatter a small amount directly onto the substrate surface or place it in a shallow feeding dish and isopods will find it and graze on it consistently throughout the day. Calcium carbonate is the primary mineral isopods use to rebuild and harden their exoskeleton immediately after each molt, and without a reliable source available in the enclosure the post-molt hardening process takes longer and leaves the animal exposed and vulnerable during that window. The 3oz bag is enough to supplement a standard enclosure for several weeks and can be replenished as the colony works through it. Works across tropical, temperate, and arid setups for all commonly kept isopod species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIsopods molt regularly throughout their life cycle and each shed requires a significant calcium investment to harden the new shell in the hours after it forms. In a bioactive enclosure without a standing calcium source, isopods will sometimes consume the shed exoskeletons of colony mates to recoup the mineral — a behavior that is normal but signals the enclosure is not keeping up with the colony's calcium demand. Adding crushed oyster shell as a permanent supplement removes that gap and keeps the colony molting cleanly and recovering faster across the board. It also benefits millipedes and other molting invertebrates sharing the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePlace a small pile on the substrate surface or in a dedicated feeding dish where it stays visible and accessible at all times. Replenish as the supply is consumed — larger and more active colonies will go through it faster. Store in a cool dry place with the bag sealed between uses. Compatible with all bioactive substrate mixes, drainage layer builds, and live plant setups. Safe for Porcellio, Armadillidium, Porcellionides, Cubaris, and all other commonly kept isopod species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTWPets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49666489254117,"sku":"LD-9XSR-8J36","price":9.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/7572\/8959\/files\/crushedoystershell.jpg?v=1781897865"}],"url":"https:\/\/wildpetsupply.com\/collections\/clean-up-crew-food.oembed","provider":"Wild Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}