Fresh Live Food — From Yorkshire, Overnight to You
Mealworms, locusts, crickets & more — bred in-house, shipped same-day.
Live Food for Reptiles, Birds & Amphibians
Fresh from the Breeder
Buy live reptile food direct from our Yorkshire breeding facility. We pack our insects fresh every day and deliver across the UK with a live arrival guarantee.
Our Live Food Range
We breed and supply a complete range of live foods for reptiles, birds, and small animals:
- Live Mealworms
a reliable staple for birds and reptiles - Morio Worms
protein-rich live food for larger reptiles - Dubia Roaches
ideal for bearded dragons and geckos - Locusts
active feeders that encourage natural hunting - Crickets
versatile reptile food for all species - Waxworms
a high-energy treat for birds and reptiles - Fruit Flies
perfect for amphibians and hatchlings
All live foods are bred and packed here in the UK for freshness and quality.
Why Choose Livefoods Direct?
- UK-bred live food, packed fresh daily
- Over 40 years of breeding experience
- Live arrival guarantee with every order
- Bulk packs and standing orders available
- Trusted by reptile keepers, zoos, and universities nationwide
We’re committed to providing high-quality live reptile food online, combining great prices with expert care and customer service.
Frozen Foods for Snakes & Predators
We also supply frozen mice, rats, and chicks: safely packed and humanely sourced, ideal for snakes, birds of prey, and other carnivores.
Feeding Guides & Care Advice
What do leopard geckos eat?
Leopard geckos eat live insects. In the UK, the most common feeder options are mealworms, morio worms, dubia roaches, locusts, and crickets. You should offer a mix to keep their diet balanced and varied. A simple feeding guide: Everyday staples: live mealworms, morio worms, dubia roaches. High-movement feeders: locusts and crickets to encourage natural hunting. Occasional treats: waxworms (high fat, so feed sparingly). Avoid: fruit, veg, or anything driedthey need live insect moisture. Dust insects with calcium and offer a multivitamin once or twice a week to keep them healthy.
What can bearded dragons eat?
Bearded dragons eat a mix of live insects, fresh greens, and veg. Younger dragons need more insects; adults shift toward mostly plant-based food. A quick guide: Live insects: locusts, crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms, and morio worms. Waxworms only as treats because they’re high in fat. Greens: dandelion leaves, rocket, spring greens. Veg: squash, peppers, grated carrot, butternut, courgette. Occasional fruit: berries or apple (very small amounts). Avoid spinach, iceberg lettuce, avocado, and anything with high oxalates or water content. Always dust insects with calcium and multivitamins on rotation.
What do silent crickets eat?
Silent crickets eat plant-based foods like greens, vegetables, and simple dry mixes. If you’re keeping live crickets at home before feeding them to your reptiles, you should offer: Fresh greens: cabbage, rocket, kale. Veg: carrot, squash, sweet potato. Dry food: Progrub. Water Source: Solid Water Gel (never standing water). Feeding your insects properly makes them far more nutritious for pets like leopard geckos, bearded dragons, and other lizards. If you’re looking for live crickets for sale, or want reliable live reptile food, you’ll get fresher, better-fed insects when you order online.
From Yorkshire, for Reptile Keepers Everywhere
Based in Yorkshire, we breed and dispatch live foods directly to customers across the UK. Since 1981, we’ve supported reptile and bird enthusiasts with reliable service and the freshest live foods available. Visit our mealworm care sheet for storage and feeding advice.