Medley Treat for Small Animals in a clear plastic jar with white lid, purple label and mixed dried insects.

Dried Medley Treat for Small Animals

Name: Dried Medley Treat for Small Animals
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A mixed-insect treat for hedgehogs, sugar gliders, hamsters and other small exotics
Several dried insects in one pack — the dietary variety these animals need
Protein-rich, supporting energy, growth and coat condition
Encourages natural foraging behaviour and makes feeding time interesting
Hygienically processed, no additives or preservatives
15g (150–250+ insects) to 150g

A premium blend of dried insects formulated for small mammals and exotic pets that eat insects naturally.
Insects aren't optional for some of these animals. Hedgehogs are insectivores by nature and sugar gliders eat insects as a meaningful part of their wild diet. A pellet-only diet leaves out something they're built to eat.
Why a mix: no small mammal in the wild eats one kind of insect. The variety across several species gives a broader range of proteins, fats, amino acids and micronutrients than any single-insect feed.
Encourages natural foraging. Scatter-feeding a few pieces gives a caged animal something to hunt for, which matters for enrichment as much as nutrition.
Supports energy levels, healthy growth and coat condition when fed alongside a complete staple diet.
Hygienically processed and gently dried for safety, consistency and a long shelf life.
Suitable for: hedgehogs, sugar gliders, hamsters, gerbils, degus and other small exotic mammals. Also suitable for rats and mice kept as pets.
Not a complete diet. A supplementary treat alongside your pet's regular feed, not a replacement for it.
Pack sizes: 15g (150–250+ insects), 30g, 60g, 150g. For a single hedgehog or hamster, 15g or 30g lasts weeks.
Feed dry, straight from the pack.
Hedgehogs: 4–6 pieces a few times a week as a treat alongside their regular hedgehog food.
Sugar gliders: a small pinch two or three times a week, alongside their staple diet and fruit.
Hamsters and gerbils: 2–3 pieces a couple of times a week. They're small animals — very little goes a long way.
Scatter-feed for enrichment. Hiding a few pieces around the enclosure gives your pet something to forage for, which is as valuable as the nutrition.
Keep portions small. These are rich, and small mammals gain weight easily.
Introduce gradually if your pet hasn't eaten insects before.
Use a dry spoon each time.
Is this safe for my hedgehog? Yes — hedgehogs are natural insectivores, and insects are among the most appropriate treats you can give them. Feed 4–6 pieces a few times a week alongside their regular hedgehog food.
Can sugar gliders eat this? Yes. Insects form a real part of a sugar glider's wild diet, so this fits naturally alongside their staple feed and fruit. A small pinch two or three times a week.
How much is too much? Insects are richer than most pellet feeds, and small mammals gain weight easily. Keep it to a few pieces a couple of times a week rather than a daily ration. If your pet is putting on weight, cut back.
My hamster has never had insects. Will it eat them? Most do, and quickly — hamsters are omnivores and take to insects readily. Offer two or three pieces and see. If it ignores them the first time, try again in a few days.
Can this replace my pet's regular food? No. A complete staple feed formulated for your species should remain the base of the diet. This is a supplementary treat and enrichment food alongside it.
How is this different from your Small Birds mix? Different insect sizes and proportions, formulated for what small mammals need rather than what small birds need. Both are mixes; the recipes differ by target animal.
Can I scatter it in the cage? Yes, and we'd encourage it. Scatter-feeding turns a treat into foraging enrichment, which matters for animals kept in enclosures. Just account for it in the daily portion.
How long does a pack last? For a single hedgehog or hamster fed a few times a week, 15g or 30g lasts several weeks. Larger packs suit multiple animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between live and dried insects? Live insects move, which triggers hunting behaviour and natural feeding. Dried insects carry the same protein and fats, but no movement and no moisture.

2. Are dried insects less nutritious? No. Careful drying retains protein, amino acids and fatty acids. What you lose is moisture and movement, not nutrition.

3. Mealworms or superworms? Superworms are about ten times heavier with less chitin, so they suit bigger pets and digest easily. Mealworms suit small birds, juvenile fish and small mammals.

4. Can insects replace my pet's regular food? No. Insects are a protein-rich supplement and treat, not a complete diet for any pet.

5. Which pets can eat insects? Aquarium fish, turtles, companion and garden birds, reptiles, backyard poultry, and small animals such as hamsters, sugar gliders and hedgehogs. Rabbits, guinea pigs and other herbivores should never be fed insects.

6. Which insect size suits my pet? Match the insect to the mouth. Tiny mealworms (0.75-1 cm) for finches, small fish and hatchlings. Mealworms (2-2.5 cm) for budgies, mid-size fish and small mammals. Superworms (5-5.5 cm) for large fish, adult turtles and bigger reptiles.

7. How much at a time? Only what your pet finishes in a few minutes, then remove the rest. Insects are rich in fat, so smaller portions more often beat one large feed.

8. Should I soak dried insects before feeding? Soak five to ten minutes in warm water for turtles, tortoises, and small animals. Fish and birds can take them dry, though soaking helps dried worms sink for fish.