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Tortoise Diet: What to Feed (and Never Feed) for a Long, Healthy Life

Posted by The Fluker's Team on Sep 2nd 2026

Getting a tortoise diet right is the single most important thing you can do for a pet that may outlive you. Tortoises are long-lived herbivores with sensitive digestive systems built for high-fiber, l … read more

Dubia Roaches for Bearded Dragons: Feeding Amounts, Sizing, and Why Breeders Switched

Posted by The Fluker's Team on Aug 19th 2026

If you have spent any time in bearded dragon forums in the last few years, you have noticed something: the experienced keepers and breeders have almost all moved from crickets to dubia roaches as thei … read more

Superworms vs. Mealworms: Which Feeder Insect Is Best for Your Reptile?

Posted by The Fluker's Team on Aug 17th 2026

Superworms vs. mealworms is one of the most common questions reptile keepers ask, and the answer matters more than it might seem. These two feeders look similar but differ in size, nutrition, and how … read more

Bearded Dragon Care: The Complete Beginner's Guide to a Healthy, Thriving Dragon

Posted by The Fluker's Team on Aug 14th 2026

Bearded dragon care is what makes the difference between a dragon that merely survives and one that thrives for a decade or more. Bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps) are among the best beginner reptile … read more

Tori Goes to Retic Fest 2026

Posted by Tori Vail on Aug 5th 2026

Leopard Gecko Care: The Complete Beginner's Guide to a Thriving Gecko

Posted by The Fluker's Team on Aug 2nd 2026

Leopard gecko care is often described as easy, and compared to most reptiles, it is. They're docile, they tolerate handling, they don't need specialized UVB lighting in most setups, and they live 15&n … read more

Why Conservation Matters in the Reptile World

Posted by The Fluker's Team on Jul 20th 2026

Reptiles and amphibians are among the most threatened groups of animals on Earth. Habitat loss, climate change, pollution, invasive species, disease, and illegal wildlife trade continue to put pressur … read more

Beat the Heat: Spotting Heat-Stressed Feeders and What to Do When Your Box Arrives

Posted by The Fluker's Team on Jul 7th 2026

Summer shipping is hard on live insects. When a box of crickets, mealworms, or hornworms rides through a 95-degree truck or sits on a warm porch, the damage isn’t always obvious the moment you o … read more

Keep Your Pets Comfortable During Fireworks

Posted by The Fluker's Team on Jul 1st 2026

Holiday fireworks may be exciting for people, but the sudden noise, bright flashes, and increased activity can be stressful for our pets. While many people associate fireworks anxiety with dogs and ca … read more

Joy of Roaches

Posted by By Chelsey Jenkins and Casey Barthe on Jun 29th 2026

Crispy Chickpea & Mealworm Tacos with Vegan Avocado Caesar

Jun 23rd 2026

From Acheta to Banded Crickets : What We’ve Learned

Posted by The Fluker's Team on Jun 1st 2026

Insect Industry Perspective from an OG

Posted by David Fluker on May 20th 2026

Fluker’s Live Arrival Guarantee: What It Means for Your Feeders

Posted by The Fluker's Team on May 20th 2026

Endangered Species

May 5th 2026

Orange Cricket Chocolate Chip Cookies

Apr 8th 2026

Coming out of Brumation

Mar 3rd 2026

Cherry Chocolate Chirp Cookies

Jan 26th 2026

Reptile Super Show 2026

Jan 20th 2026

Best Gifts for Reptile Owners

Posted by The Fluker's Team on Nov 24th 2025

Gift Guide for Reptile Keepers With the holiday season coming around the corner, being a reptile keeper means not always being the easiest to buy gifts for, but with a few questions and some suggestio … read more