Feeder Insect Scissors – 145mm

1 × pair of feeder insect scissors (145 mm overall length, 50 mm blade length).

Feeder insects and other feeding accessories are not included.

Overall length: 145 mm.

Blade length: 50 mm.

Appearance: Orange and black handles with textured finger grips and metal cutting blades.

Use: Handheld scissors for portioning pre-killed feeder insects before feeding ants. No nest, outworld or connector fitting is required.

Suitable for ant keepers preparing smaller portions of pre-killed mealworms, crickets and other appropriately sized feeder insects, including for young colonies.

A dedicated feeding-preparation tool to keep separate from utensils used for human food. Not intended for handling or cutting live ants or other live insects.

Prepare feeder insects away from the ant enclosure. Make sure insects are already dead before cutting; allow frozen feeders to thaw before preparation.

On a clean, stable surface, cut or split the feeder into manageable pieces. Keep fingers clear of the blades and hinge, and cut away from your body. Do not force the scissors through hard materials.

Use suitable forceps or a feeding dish to offer the prepared portions to the colony, then remove uneaten remains as appropriate.

These scissors have sharp blades. Keep them out of reach of children and pets, and store them closed when not in use.

After preparing feeder insects, clean the blades and pivot with warm water and mild detergent, rinse and dry thoroughly before storage. Keep separate from utensils used for human food.

Check the blades and hinge for damage or looseness before each use. Do not use if damaged.

Can I use these for mealworms or crickets? Yes, they are intended for cutting suitable pre-killed feeder insects into smaller portions. The size and hardness of the insect will affect how easily it cuts.

Can I cut live feeder insects? No. Use these scissors only to prepare insects that are already dead; do not use them to handle or cut live ants or other live insects.

Should I cut food inside the ant outworld? No. Prepare feeders outside the enclosure and transfer the portions using a suitable feeding tool or dish.

What size are the scissors? 145 mm overall, with 50 mm blades.

Are feeder insects included? No. This listing is for one pair of scissors only.