Royal Python's Cove
Bean Beetle Culture
Bean Beetle Culture
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Callosobruchus maculatus
Elevate your pets' diet with our thriving colonies of Bean Beetles, meticulously cultivated and cared for by a passionate team of enthusiasts. These tiny, nutritious insects are the perfect food source for dart frogs, baby lizards, small insects, fish, and more. Our Bean Beetle Cultures are guaranteed to keep breeding for you, providing a continuous supply of live prey!
Nutritional Excellence
Our Bean Beetles are cultivated on organic dried beans, including mung beans and black-eyed peas, to ensure they are packed with essential nutrients. They provide high-quality protein and other important nutrients that are vital for healthy growth, energy, and overall vitality in your pets.
Life Cycle & Reproduction
Bean Beetles are hardy and reproduce quickly. The adult beetles lay hundreds of eggs on the surface of dried beans, which hatch in 5 to 20 days, depending on temperature. The larvae then burrow into the beans to feed and grow. Temperature strongly influences their lifecycle—adults may emerge in just 3 to 4 weeks at optimal temperatures (85°F), or take up to 7 weeks at room temperature. The adult beetles live for only 10 to 14 days but will continue the cycle if kept between 75–85°F during the day.
Care Instructions
To maintain a healthy Bean Beetle culture, ensure they have a steady supply of dried organic beans such as mung beans, black-eyed peas, or adzuki beans. Keep the culture in a well-ventilated container and maintain a temperature of 75-85°F. At these temperatures, your colony will thrive and keep reproducing. Be sure to freeze any unused beetles before disposal to prevent them from becoming pests.
Delivery Options
We offer convenient pickup, local delivery, and shipping options for our Bean Beetle cultures. Whether you prefer picking up your culture locally, receiving it at your door, or choosing cost-effective ground shipping, we ensure that your beetles arrive healthy and ready to feed your pets.
Guaranteed Live Arrival
Your satisfaction is our priority! We guarantee the safe arrival of your Bean Beetles. If you encounter any issues with your order, please contact us within 24 hours, and we will gladly replace or refund your purchase. For any inquiries, reach out to us at question@royalpythonscove.com.
Our Commitment
At Royal Python’s Cove, we pride ourselves on the quality and care we put into raising our insects. Our Bean Beetles are bred in clean, controlled conditions by a small team of dedicated hobbyists, ensuring that they arrive healthy and ready to nourish your pets. We’re committed to providing the highest quality live food for your reptiles and amphibians.
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Shipping Policy & Live Arrival Guarantee
Timeline and Processing
Order Processing Time: All orders are processed within 1-2 business days (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays). Please allow for additional processing time during peak seasons or holidays.
Shipping Days: We ship live insects Monday through Wednesday to ensure that orders do not sit in transit over the weekend. We do not ship live insects on Thursdays or Fridays to avoid delays caused by weekend transit.
Delays: While we do our best to ship all orders on time, please understand that shipping carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.) may experience delays that are beyond our control. Please track your shipment regularly for updates.
Temperature Warning
To ensure the safe arrival of your live insects, we take temperature into consideration. The health of your order is our top priority, and we have specific procedures in place for extreme temperatures.
- Cold Weather Shipping (Fall/Winter Months):
During colder months, we include heat packs in all orders to maintain a safe temperature range for your insects. If temperatures are below 40°F (4°C) at any point during transit, we will include a heat pack at no additional cost. - Hot Weather Shipping (Spring/Summer Months):
In warmer months, if temperatures exceed 85°F (29°C), we may delay your order shipment or opt to ship your insects with cool packs or use additional insulation to prevent overheating. We will reach out if we believe weather conditions are too extreme for shipping and discuss the best options for you. - Live Arrival Guarantee:
We guarantee live arrival of your insects only if the package is received within the first 2 hours of delivery (in cases of heat packs or cool packs used). In the event of any issues, please contact us immediately with photographic evidence of the condition of the insects upon arrival.
Shipping to a Hub
Hold for Pickup Option
- Shipping to a Hub:
To minimize potential risks associated with extreme weather or shipping delays, we highly recommend choosing the “Hold for Pickup” option with carriers like UPS or FedEx. This allows your package to be kept at a local hub for pickup rather than sitting in a mail carrier’s truck. This option is available at checkout and provides more control over the timing and condition of your insect order.
Shipping Carriers
Carrier Options:
We ship via USPS, UPS, or FedEx depending on the size, weight, and destination of the order. All live insect shipments are sent via expedited or priority shipping methods to reduce transit time.
Overnight Delivery:
We ship overnight via FedEx. This option automatically includes Live Arrival Guarantee.
Tracking:
A tracking number will be provided once your order ships. Please track your package to stay updated on its estimated delivery time. In case of delays or issues with the tracking, please contact us immediately, and we will assist in resolving the issue.
Live Arrival Guarantee & Shipment Protection
Automatic Shipment Protection: To ensure the well-being of your insects, shipment protection is automatically included in all live insect orders at checkout. This means your order is covered for issues related to shipping conditions, such as delays, extreme weather, or packaging problems.
For 2-Day Express Shipping: Shipment protection applies to all orders, including 2-day express shipments, so you are automatically covered for the duration of transit, even if the insects are in transit for longer than overnight shipping.
How to Ensure Your Insects Arrive Safely
- Live Arrival Guarantee Applies to All Orders with Shipment Protection: The live arrival guarantee is applicable for any live insect order as long as the shipment is received on the first delivery attempt, and shipment protection is active.
- If your insects do not arrive alive, please contact us within 2 hours of delivery with photographic evidence of the insects' condition to qualify for a replacement.
Refunds & Replacements
Refunds
If your insects arrive dead or in poor condition, and the shipment is covered by Shipment Protection, we will issue a replacement or a refund for the cost of the insects (excluding shipping).
- Note: We do not offer refunds for shipping costs due to the nature of live insect shipping.
Replacement
In cases of dead-on-arrival (DOA) insects, we will ask for photographic evidence of the condition of the insects upon delivery. Once confirmed, we will send a replacement order at no additional cost (subject to availability).