{"product_id":"peanut-beetle-culture","title":"Peanut Beetle Culture","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"278\" data-start=\"67\"\u003eStart a renewable live feeder source for your ants. Our Peanut Beetle Culture contains small peanut beetles and larvae that can be maintained at home and used as a convenient protein source for growing colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"280\"\u003ePeanut beetle larvae are commonly used as feeders for small pets, while adult beetles are typically kept as the breeding stock rather than used as feeders. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"592\"\u003eThis culture is a great option for ant keepers who want a low-maintenance way to produce small, soft-bodied feeders over time (perfect for feeding founding\/test tube colonies). Once established, the culture can continue producing larvae, making it useful for feeding smaller colonies, picky species, or colonies that need more frequent protein offerings. The feeders can be kept\/raised right in the shipped container (until they out grow it), as long as good ventilation is provided. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"911\" data-start=\"898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"911\" data-start=\"898\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"971\" data-start=\"913\"\u003eLive peanut beetle culture for producing feeder larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"972\"\u003eUseful protein source for ants and other small insect-eating pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eSmall larvae are easier for many ant colonies to process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"1103\"\u003eCan be maintained long-term with simple dry food and moisture sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1242\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003eGreat for beginner keepers who want a renewable feeder option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1242\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003efast growing \u0026amp; almost 0 maintenance feeders\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1662\" data-start=\"1309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"1309\"\u003eUse note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed the larvae, not the adult beetles. Keep the culture warm, dry, and well-ventilated, and provide a small moisture source such as potato or vegetable pieces as needed. Peanut beetle cultures are commonly maintained with dry grain\/bran-style substrate, unsalted peanuts, and a small moisture source.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Queens'N'Colonies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52247429316884,"sku":null,"price":19.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/5760\/1812\/files\/98c31998-99e5-4156-ac6c-047a8898fae7.png?v=1777406391","url":"https:\/\/www.queensncolonies.com\/products\/peanut-beetle-culture","provider":"Queens'N'Colonies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}