Pet Food Quality Concerns Caution
SURMEN LEGACY Freshly Started Wingless Drosophila Melanogaster & Drosophila Hydei Fruit Fly Culture Live Feed Reptile Food

SURMEN LEGACY Freshly Started Wingless Drosophila Melanogaster & Drosophila Hydei Fruit Fly Culture Live Feed Reptile Food

By SURMEN LEGACY 4 reviews analyzed Updated Aug 2024 75% confidence
3.4 /10
Quality
2.0
Value
2.0
Design
2.0
Function
3.0
Durability
2.0

In a Nutshell

  • Mixed reviews on quality.
  • Some users receive live flies, others do not.
  • Issues with dead flies and empty containers reported.

Quick Verdict

This product has mixed reviews. While some users report good experiences with live flies, others complain about receiving dead flies or empty containers. Overall, it's a mixed bag with notable issues.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 4
Would Recommend 25%
Would Buy Again 0%
Avg Lifespan About 30 days

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Starter Culture (1)

    Good just a starter culture

  • Live Flies (1)

    A few customers received live flies.

Cons

  • Dead Flies (2) major

    Several users have complained about receiving dead flies in the purchased cultures.

  • Empty Containers (2) major

    Some customers received empty containers without any flies.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Pet owners — Looking specifically for starter culture that lasts long and is durable.

Skip If

  • pet owners who require feeder insects on regular basis — reports of fluxes between bottles, dead insects and empty containers make th product unreliable.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Varies from a few days to 40 days

Factors: Storage conditions, Initial health of the flies

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Keep culture away from direct sun and other insects

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

1.5
4 reviews
5★
25%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
75%
quality (1) long-lasting (1) dead flies (2) empty containers (2)

Common Questions

What is the best way to store the cultures?

Keep it away frome from direct sunlight and fro intruding insects.

Highlighted Reviews

— TNTs

"The only time they ever came dead, they replaced them for me. Good just starter culture. Lasted a long time."

— Cindy

"These fruitfly cultures had about 20 fruitflys in each container and there were zero eggs it's a rip of and I will never buy a culture from Josh's frogs again"

Bottom Line

If you're looking for a reliable live feed for your reptiles, this product may not be your best bet. The inconsistency in quality and the high number of negative experiences suggest that you might want to explore other options or purchase this product with caution.

3.4 /10
Below Average