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product_id: 65083265
title: "HERONS - Dried Grasshoppers - 5 cm - For Turtles, Birds, Reptiles, Mammals & Large Carnivorous Fish - 58% protein content - Ballast Substances & Chitin - Regulates Digestion - 50 Grams"
brand: "herons"
price: "R207"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Herons"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/65083265-herons-dried-grasshoppers-5-cm-for-turtles-birds-reptiles-mammals
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# chitin & digestion support 58% protein power 100% natural grasshoppers HERONS - Dried Grasshoppers - 5 cm - For Turtles, Birds, Reptiles, Mammals & Large Carnivorous Fish - 58% protein content - Ballast Substances & Chitin - Regulates Digestion - 50 Grams

**Brand:** herons
**Price:** R207
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦗 Feed the wild side with nature’s protein-packed crunch!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HERONS - Dried Grasshoppers - 5 cm - For Turtles, Birds, Reptiles, Mammals & Large Carnivorous Fish - 58% protein content - Ballast Substances & Chitin - Regulates Digestion - 50 Grams by herons
- **How much does it cost?** R207 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/65083265-herons-dried-grasshoppers-5-cm-for-turtles-birds-reptiles-mammals)

## Best For

- herons enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted herons brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Gut-Health Guardian:** Rich in chitin and ballast substances to regulate digestion and promote gut wellness.
- • **Pure & Natural Fuel:** 100% premium dried grasshoppers retain live insect nutrients for authentic nutrition.
- • **Versatile Superfood:** Perfect staple for reptiles, birds, mammals, and large carnivorous fish—one feed fits all.
- • **Premium Quality Assurance:** Expert dehydration preserves nutrients, ensuring top-tier, additive-free pet nutrition.
- • **Protein-Packed Powerhouse:** 58% easily absorbed protein fuels muscle growth and vitality.

## Overview

HERONS Dried Grasshoppers deliver a nutrient-dense, 58% protein-rich natural feed made from 100% premium grasshoppers. Expertly dehydrated to preserve essential nutrients and chitin, this versatile superfood supports digestion and muscle health across reptiles, birds, mammals, and large carnivorous fish. A premium, additive-free choice trusted by pet enthusiasts for optimal pet vitality.

## Description

Product Description Introducing our premium quality natural food, specially designed to meet the dietary needs of a wide variety of pets. From turtles and reptiles to birds, mammals, and even large carnivorous fish, our product is carefully crafted to provide optimal nutrition and support the overall well-being of your beloved pets. At the heart of our natural food is 100% natural grasshoppers, known for their high protein content and delectable taste. These grasshoppers are expertly selected, reaching a length of up to 5cm, ensuring a substantial and satisfying meal for your animals. We then employ a special, delicate dehydration process that preserves the majority of the nutrients present in live insects. The result is a highly nutritious and flavorful food that your pets will love. One of the standout features of our natural food is its exceptional protein content. With an impressive 58% protein, our product serves as an excellent source of easily absorbed proteins, supporting muscle development and overall health. Additionally, it contains ballast substances and chitin, a natural substance known for regulating the digestive tract. This unique combination promotes a healthy gut and aids in optimal digestion for your animals. Our natural food is the perfect staple diet for geckos, bearded dragons, and other reptiles and amphibians, providing them with the essential nutrients they need for growth and vitality. However, its benefits extend beyond reptiles. Birds, small mammals such as hedgehogs, and even large carnivorous fish can also indulge in the irresistible taste and nourishment our product offers. Especially recommended for big cichlids and reptiles, our natural food is carefully formulated to meet their specific nutritional requirements. With our product, you can be confident that you're providing your aquatic and terrestrial creatures with high-quality, 100% natural food that supports their health and well-being. Indications Geckos, bearded dragons and other reptiles and amphibians, birds, small mammals, large carnivorous fish Directions Feed several times a day using small portions. Remove excess food after feeding is finished. Do not overfeed.

Review: Great value and my hamsters love them. - I’m really impressed with the quality of these grasshoppers. You get a good amount for the price and my hamsters absolutely love them! The hoppers are a good size and pretty much all of them were still in one piece. They were really fresh and seemed to still smell strong. My girls all ate them instantly and seemed to really enjoy them! Overall I’m extremely happy with these and will be buying them again. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone with hamsters as they are great source of protein.
Review: Hedgehogs say they're delicious, but they stink! - These absolutely STINK 😂 Bought for my rescue African hedgehogs and wild overwintering juvenile hedgehogs. Everyone but one seems to like them. Goodness knows why, they reek! 😆 You get absolutely loads and they're all big fat ones for a reasonable price, the one star is only removed for the stench. I'll begrudgingly purchase again!! 😁

## Features

- HIGH PROTEIN FOOD - Herons Dried Dried Shrimp provides a top-tier, all-natural feeding choice that ensures optimal nutrition. This feed is rich in easily absorbed proteins with 58% protein content.
- 100% GRASSHOPPERS - Made from premium, natural ingredients, Herons Dried Grasshoppers is a nutrient-rich feed. It consists of 100% natural grasshoppers, that preserve most of the live insect nutrients.
- NUTRIENT RICH - Source of ballast substances and chitin, crucial for the digestive tract. Our dried grasshoppers are expertly dehydrated using a delicate process, that preserves most of the nutrients.
- VERSATILE FEED - Ideal staple food for reptiles and amphibians like geckos and bearded dragons, while also serving as a tasty treat for birds, small mammals, and large carnivorous fish like koi and cichlids.
- PREMIUM QUALITY - All of our Heron's products are formulated from only the top ingredients possible ensuring that we continue to provide premium quality products all year round.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07BZZ7ZL9 |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Age range (description) | All Life Stages |
| Allergen Information | Fish |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Raw |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Additive-Free |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Protein |
| Best Sellers Rank | 13,691 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 121 in Food & Treats for Reptiles |
| Brand | HERONS |
| Brand Name | HERONS |
| Breed Recommendation | Large Breeds, Small Breeds |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 150 Reviews |
| Dog Breed Size | Large |
| Flavour | Grasshopper |
| Item Form | Whole dried grasshoppers |
| Item Weight | 0.05 Kilograms |
| Item form | Whole dried grasshoppers |
| Manufacturer | Heron's Pet World Ltd |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | Grasshoppers |
| Special ingredients | Grasshoppers |
| Specific Uses For Product | Feeding turtles, reptiles, birds, mammals, and large carnivorous fish |
| Specific uses for product | Feeding turtles, reptiles, birds, mammals, and large carnivorous fish |
| Unit Count | 50.0 gram |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HERONS
- **Flavour:** Grasshopper
- **Age range (description):** All Life Stages
- **Item form:** Whole dried grasshoppers
- **Specific uses for product:** Feeding turtles, reptiles, birds, mammals, and large carnivorous fish

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you feed these to your Venus fly trap ?**
A: No you can't,it won't know its got it. You can get wingless flies from the petshop or any living bug.

**Q: Are theses good for hamsters?**
A: Yes. My daughters dwarf hamster loves them. X

**Q: Anyone fed these to spiders?**
A: No

**Q: Am this a life all die ones**
A: I presume the question is about the insects being alive or dead ?   They are all dead and dried.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value and my hamsters love them.
*by Y***S on 10 March 2021*

I’m really impressed with the quality of these grasshoppers. You get a good amount for the price and my hamsters absolutely love them! The hoppers are a good size and pretty much all of them were still in one piece. They were really fresh and seemed to still smell strong. My girls all ate them instantly and seemed to really enjoy them! Overall I’m extremely happy with these and will be buying them again. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone with hamsters as they are great source of protein.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hedgehogs say they're delicious, but they stink!
*by A***Y on 27 October 2025*

These absolutely STINK 😂 Bought for my rescue African hedgehogs and wild overwintering juvenile hedgehogs. Everyone but one seems to like them. Goodness knows why, they reek! 😆 You get absolutely loads and they're all big fat ones for a reasonable price, the one star is only removed for the stench. I'll begrudgingly purchase again!! 😁

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hamster loves these.
*by D***Y on 30 January 2025*

My hamster just loves these dried out crickets. It gives her the nutrients and vitamins she needs.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-16*