Everyone is pretty spot on regarding BSFL. They will expel ammonia as they process proteins if fed. This is common when we ship as they are removed from feed a day early and develop some waste as they travel. It is strong, but dissipates once ventilated.
We still feel it is best to dust with...
Regarding BSFL, how you feed them may dictate how many. As a larvae (cup fed), we typically place 10-12 per cup and our chams (Panthers) tend to pick them off as needed over a few days. This will be highly dependent on your animals feeding tendencies and the species being fed. If feeding as...
Currently the 500 count is the smallest offered. BSFL do have a longer shelf life which can be extended through refrigeration. A medium sized larvae would be a good choice if wanting to extend longevity to feed single or smaller collections of Chams.