Reptilink are a type of frozen, pre-killed prey that is made from whole animals, termasuk tulang dan organ.
They are designed to be a complete and balanced diet for reptiles, and they are preferred by many reptile owners over whole prey because they are easy to feed, convenient to store, and less aesthetically unappealing than whole frozen mice and pinkies.
Reptilinks are designed to be a complete and balanced diet for a variety of pet reptiles, including:
- Snakes: Ball pythons, corn snakes, hognose snakes, king snakes, milk snakes, rat snakes, rosy boas, and many more.
- kadal: Bearded dragons, leopard geckos, iguanas, monitors, tegus, and many more.
- Turtles: Box turtles, tortoises, and some aquatic turtles.
- Amphibians: Frogs and toads.
The general consensus around Reptilinks is that they are a convenient and healthy option for feeding reptiles, and can be successfully used as staple food for a variety of species.
There are however some types of snakes that may refuse eating these, especially Ball Pythons, for which Reptilinks are bukan recommended.
Reptilinks Pros and Cons
Reptilinks are a convenient and nutritious option for feeding reptiles.
They come in pre-packaged frozen “sausages” that are easy to store and feed.
They can be fed whole or chopped in smaller bite-sized pieces. Reptilinks are also a complete diet, made of whole prey, termasuk tulang dan organ, providing all the nutrients needed by a reptile.
Selain itu, Reptilinks come in different “flavors”, often containing different types of prey such as chicks, rabbit, kadal, serangga, and frogs. There are also omnivore blends with fruits and vegetables for pets such as bearded dragons and tegus.
Akhirnya, Reptilinks avoid the messy eating that comes with feeding whole prey, such as spillage of blood and bodily fluids.
The drawback is that some types of snakes, such as ball pythons, may be difficult to switch to a Reptilink diet.
Selain itu, once a snake successfully switches to a Reptilink diet, they may refuse other types of food.
Akhirnya, while almost all reptilinks are made of whole prey, there are a few exceptions. Reptilinks containing frog are only made from frog legs – which means they will miss out on nutrients from bones, organs and cartilagens. Fortunately many of the links containing frog are also combined with other types of whole prey like rabbit or quail.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Convenient, easy to feed | May be difficult to feed to some snakes |
| Can be used in place of whole mice | Snakes may refuse other foods once they switch to a Reptilinks diet |
| Healthy, provides complete nutrition including vitamins and minerals | Frog reptilinks not made of whole prey |
| Avoids messy eating |
Reptilinks for Hognose Snakes
Hognose snakes are amphibian specialists in the wild, but they are usually fed a rodent-based diet in captivity. Switching to Reptilinks can be a way to provide a diet that is closer to their natural diet in the wild.
Reptilinks offers a variety of products specifically designed for hognose snakes. The Rabbit/Frog and Quail/Frog blends are made with bullfrog legs meat plus whole rabbit and quail for added nutrition, and they are a good choice for adult and sub-adult hognose snakes.
The Frog mini and micro links are meant for hatchlings and younger snakes, but these are not as good as an option as the other two blends as they contain only frog legs and not whole prey.
For picky eaters, Reptilinks also offers a frog juice to scent the links and make them more appealing to Hognose snakes, stimulating their appetite. Even if you decide to feed something other than frog, the juice can make your life easier when feeding reptilinks to your Hognose.
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Reptilinks for Corn Snakes
Reptilinks are a complete and balanced diet for corn snakes that are made from whole prey animals, termasuk tulang dan organ.
This makes them a good option for corn snakes, as their diet in the wild consists of a variety of small mammals, burung-burung, and amphibians.
Reptilinks are also less messy and less likely to transmit diseases than live prey.
The best Reptilinks for corn snakes are the ones that are closest to their natural diet. The Mega Blend links are a good option, as they contain a variety of prey animals, including mice, tikus, Burung puyuh, and rabbit.
The Quail links are also a good option, as they are similar to the size and shape of the prey that corn snakes would eat in the wild.
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Reptilinks for Tegus
When choosing Reptilinks for your tegu, it is important to consider the age, jenis, and individual preferences of your tegu.
Juvenile tegus need a diet that is higher in protein, while adult Argentine black and white tegus and Red tegus need a omnivorous diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Kolumbia / golden tegus need a higher protein diet compared Argentine tegus.
The Tegu Hatchling Bundle is a great option for juvenile tegus. It contains a variety of whole prey animals, as well as small amounts fruits and vegetables, to provide your tegu with a balanced diet. The Tegu Hatchling Bundle is also suitable for adult Colombian tegus (aka gold tegus), as they are higher in protein.
For adult Argentine tegus and Red tegus, the Mega-Blend with added fruits and veggies is a great option as it provides a variety of prey and is rich in protein, vitamin, and minerals. Tegus generally are not picky eaters, namun, so you can feed them pretty much any blend available.
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Reptilinks for Bearded Dragons
Reptilinks offer some omnivorous blends that are specially formulated for bearded dragons. They are available in two main blends: itu 50/50 Omnivore blend and the 25/25/50 Campuran omnivora + Serangga.
Both blends have the same amount of protein and vegetables, which makes them suitable for adult bearded dragons.
Namun, very young juveniles will need more protein and less vegetables compared to adults. It may be better to offer them whole feeder insects instead of Reptilink.
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