thank you for the info! i figured my big guy could handle the super worm bites but the beetles pincers looked fierce, haha. but that's good to know because he won't eat it dead anyways. and i offer my feeders fresh potatoes, carrots and other various left over greens from my tortoise (the thick stems of collard and kale, not old food) along with chicken mash, Cheerios and premium dry dog food. the only commercial item i offer is the crystals.