Live Crickets and Mealworms: A Sustainable Protein Source

Posted Nov 11th 2024 by The Fluker's Team - including Damian Tweedy, Larva Production Scientist and Erik Neff, Chief Scientific Officer at Fluker's

Insects like crickets and mealworms help reduce food waste and support a more sustainable food system. Both can be farmed and raised using organic waste. Comparative input/output balance in beef ...

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Prepping for Cooler Temperatures for Your Reptile

Posted Oct 23rd 2024 by The Fluker's Team

Adjusting Lighting and Heating for Reptiles in WinterAs temperatures drop in winter, it is important to keep your reptile's habitat comfortable and healthy. Proper lighting and heating adjustment ...

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Reptile Awareness Day

Posted Oct 18th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

Reptile Awareness Day is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about reptiles and educating the public about these fascinating creatures. Reptiles are often misunderstood and feared, but ...

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Flukers 2024 Halloween Contest

Posted Oct 8th 2024 by The Flukers Team

2024 Halloween Winners:  Fluker’s Halloween Contest Rules & TermsEligibility: - All pets are welcome to participate, regardless of scales, feathers, tail length, or lack thereof… - Phot ...

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World Animal Day - October 4th

Posted Oct 1st 2024 by The Fluker's Team

World Animal Day is a day celebrated annually on October 4th and recognized internationally for animal rights and welfare. This is a global effort to try to make the world a better place for all anima ...

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Holiday Shipping Schedule 2024

Posted Aug 23rd 2024 by The Fluker's Team

At Fluker's, we strive to ensure you receive your packages at the desired arrival time. Sometimes things are out of our control (like holidays), but we do our best to minimize disruption to your pet's ...

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Small Roaches: Common Myths Debunked

Posted Aug 19th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

Roaches often get a bad rap. People tend to associate them with dirty environments and disease. However, not all roaches are pests. In fact, some small roaches can be quite beneficial, especially if y ...

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Pets in the Classroom: Partnership with Fluker's

Posted Aug 6th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

What is Pets in the Classroom? Pets in the Classroom is an educational grant program that provides financial support to teachers to purchase and maintain small animals in the c ...

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What do I need to know before buying a pet tortoise?

Posted Jul 30th 2024 by The Fluker's Team with Dr. Mark Mitchell, Professor of Zoological Medicine at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in the College of Veterinary Medicine

 EnclosureThe size of the aquarium to set up your tortoise will vary depending on the size of the tortoise you purchase. For a juvenile tortoise, a 20-gallon tank will suffice. For adult tortoise ...

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"Bugging Out | Fluker Farms' Business is Booming" featuring COO Vance Noland

Posted Jul 15th 2024 by The Fluker's Team: featuring links to articles and video from Greater Baton Rouge Business Report and Business Report's Bottom Line

Featured in Business Insider ReportWe are thrilled to share Fluker's feature and recognition in this week's Greater Baton Rouge Business Report: "This local company is the top seller of reptile co ...

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The Benefits of Gut-Loading Insects

Posted Jul 10th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

What is gut-loading? Some people are still not familiar with the term gut-loading. Gut-loading crickets (or any feeder insects) is actually beneficial for the reptile, not the insect. Gut-loading is ...

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How to Care for Your Pet Chameleon

Posted Jul 9th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

Common Group: ChameleonsCommon Name: Panthers, Jackson and Veiled Chameleons.Scientific Name: Chamaeleo CalyptratusDistribution: Africa, YemenChameleons are fascinating creatures known for their abili ...

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Staff Spotlight - Meet some of our Star Employees

Posted Jul 9th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

At Fluker Farms, our team is truly our greatest asset. This week, we're thrilled to spotlight three of our dedicated employees. Damian Tweedy- Larva Production ScientistPets Owned:Dogs: Naga (Ge ...

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How to Set Up Your Hermit Crab Tank?

Posted Jul 3rd 2024 by Dr. Mark Mitchell, Professor of Zoological Medicine at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and The Fluker's Team

In this tutorial, we are going to talk about How to Care for your Hermit Crabs. Hermit Crabs are very friendly and social animals. As with any pet, it is important to get all your supplies prior to br ...

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How to Care for Your Bearded Dragon

Posted Jun 28th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

Bearded Dragon Fun Facts - Bearded dragons originate from the dry bushland and desert regions of Australia. They first introduced to the United States around 1990.- Many pet owners affectionately c ...

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Safe Conditions for Your Pet Reptiles and Amphibians

Posted Jun 27th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

Reptiles and amphibians are fascinating creatures that have become increasingly popular as pets. However, unlike cats and dogs, these cold-blooded animals require specific environmental conditions to ...

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Black Soldier Fly Larvae: Soldierworm Grubs

Posted Jun 26th 2024 by Erik Neff, Chief Scientific Officer, M.S. Entomologist at Fluker Farms (Research@flukerfarm.com)

Soldier Worms are a nutritious and protein-rich feeder that is high in calcium. They are a great supplement for bearded dragons, geckos, chameleons, turtles, and other reptiles or amphibians.Nutrition ...

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Assembly of Fluker's Repta-Clamp Lamp

Posted Jun 24th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

Hello, Friends of Fluker’s. In this tutorial, we are highlighting the assembly of our Repta-Clamp Lamp with on/off switch and dimmable switch options. Our Repta-Clamp Lamp comes in 3 sizes: 5.5”, ...

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Fluker's Subscription Updates 2024

Posted Jun 24th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

At Fluker's, we have been working behind the scenes to bring fresh updates to your subscription shipping needs.What's New with Subscriptions? Along with the brand-new look, we also have some new exc ...

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​Fluker’s Shipping Policy and Live Guarantee

Posted Jun 24th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

Our goal is to make online ordering as efficient as possible for our customers, and we offer exciting benefits as well. - Same-day shipping schedule includes Friday options- all First Class Mail and ...

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​Hermit Crabs: Fun Facts and Pet Care Tutorials

Posted Jun 4th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

Our Pet of the Month for June is the hermit crab! While not a reptile, this crustacean is a popular and easy-to-care-for pet choice.Despite their name, land crabs are very social. They are non-aggress ...

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​Why Dried Mealworms are a Great Chicken Treat

Posted May 13th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

Chickens are not just farm animals; they are also pets that need treats.Like any pet enthusiast, we love feeding treats to our feathered friends... but what makes a good chicken treat?Dried mealworms ...

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​Benefits of Feeding Mealworms to Chickens

Posted Apr 24th 2024 by The Fluker's Team

Raising chickens can be rewarding. You can enjoy fresh eggs and improve the well-being and happiness of your flock. One way to do this is by providing a balanced diet. This includes a variety of foods ...

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Dubia Roaches For Sale (Blaptica dubia)

Posted Apr 22nd 2024 by Erik Neff, Chief Scientific Officer, M.S. Entomologist at Fluker Farms (Research@flukerfarm.com) and Damian Tweedy, Larvae Production Scientist at Fluker Farms (worms@flukerfarms)

Dubia Roaches For Sale - Now Available at Fluker Farms.coma.k.a. Guyana Spotted cockroach or Orange-spotted cockroachHave you been asking yourself where to buy Dubia Roaches? Fluker Farms has added Du ...

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The Darkling Beetle Larvae, Better Known as the Superworm

Posted Apr 5th 2024 by Erik Neff, Chief Scientific Officer, M.S. Entomologist at Fluker Farms - Research@flukerfarm.com

A Classic Case of Mistaken IdentitySuperworms are one of the most misnamed feeders in the insect world. People mistakenly believe these critters are worms. Superworms (Zophobasmorio) are a type of dar ...

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What is the Best Emotional Support Animal?

Posted Apr 2nd 2024 by The Fluker's Team

Emotional Support Animals have been on the rise in recent years. More and more people recognize the benefits of having a furry (or scaly) companion. Dogs, cats, rabbits, miniature horses, or even rept ...

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Snakes: Fun Facts and Pet Care Tutorials

Posted Mar 30th 2020 by

It's official! Our reptile of the month for April is the snake. All month long, we'll be featuring the slithering reptile and sharing new content for all you snake-lovers out there. Check out these ...

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