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SURMEN LEGACY Freshly Started Flightless Drosophila Hydei Fruit Fly Culture Live Feed Reptile Food

SURMEN LEGACY Freshly Started Flightless Drosophila Hydei Fruit Fly Culture Live Feed Reptile Food

By SURMEN LEGACY 7 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 75% confidence
1.7 /10
Quality
1.0
Value
1.0
Design
1.0
Function
1.0
Durability
1.0

In a Nutshell

  • Highly unreliable product
  • Extremely negative customer feedback due to dead flies upon delivery.

Quick Verdict

The SURMEN LEGACY Freshly Started Flightless Drosophila Hydei Fruit Fly Culture is widely criticized for its poor quality and lack of fresh flies. Most users report receiving flies that are already dead, and the packaging issues are significant.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 7
Would Recommend 0%
Would Buy Again 0%
Avg Lifespan 0 days

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Most orders contain dead flies.

Prevention: Better quality control measures in packaging and inspection.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Perfect Condition (1)

    In rare cases, the culture arrived in perfect condition.

Cons

  • Dead Flies (5) critical

    Most orders arrive with all flies dead.

  • Poor Packaging (3) critical

    Packaging is often wet and gooey, contributing to the death of flies.

    Tip: Better packaging materials

  • Customer Support (1) critical

    Customer service is ineffective.

    Tip: Better customer service training

  • Quality Consistency (3) major

    The product has a high variance in quality. Some batches are good, but most are very poor.

    Tip: Quality control improvements and improvements of replies for sensitive problems

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Reptile owners — Those who need live feeders and are willing to risk inconsistent quality.

Skip If

  • Those seeking reliable live feeders — Consistent issues with dead flies and poor packaging make this an unreliable choice.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 0 days (immediate)

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

1.4
7 reviews
5★
29%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
14%
1★
57%
Dead flies (7)

Highlighted Reviews

— Erika

"I ordered from another site and the culture arrived a total mess. Media up all sides it was watery and mold was already present with no living flies. I addressed this with the site and they sent another culture but unfortunately I had the same issue when it arrived minus the mold. I decided not to t..."

— Cathy

"There were no alive bugs, and the fluid was spilling everywhere. The nutrient solution is mixed with the bug carcasses"

Bottom Line

Extreme caution is advised. Flies arriving dead is a significant issue; some users report almost all flies were deceased. Quality inconsistency and poor customer support makes this product unreliable for reptile owners looking for a steady supply of live feeders.

1.7 /10
Poor