Find Your Soil
Type your plant or animal into the search, and we’ll show you the right soil.
SnapSnacks™
SnapSnacks™ is a naturally inspired feeding blend designed to provide carnivorous plants with the nutrients they rely on in the wild. It’s built for growers who want a clean, consistent way to feed their plants without live insects, while still supporting healthy traps, coloration, and steady growth. The formula is shelf-stable, odor-free, and easy to dose with precision.
Rather than relying on synthetic fertilizers, SnapSnacks™ focuses on replicating the nutritional profile of soft-bodied and small invertebrate prey. A balanced blend of insect-derived proteins, amino acids, trace minerals, and natural compounds delivers the building blocks carnivorous plants use to fuel digestion, trap formation, and enzyme production.
To support efficient nutrient uptake, SnapSnacks™ includes ingredients that mimic the natural breakdown of prey inside the trap. Chitin, enzymes, and microbial-supporting components help trigger digestive responses and improve nutrient absorption without stressing sensitive plants or encouraging rot.
SnapSnacks™ is intended for regular, light feeding during active growth. It can be applied directly to traps or pitchers and is suitable for a wide range of carnivorous species grown indoors or outdoors. Used correctly, SnapSnacks™ simplifies feeding, reduces guesswork, and provides reliable nutrition year-round—no live bugs required.
-
Dried Insects (Mealworms, Bloodworms, Crickets, Grasshoppers)
Provide complete proteins, fats, and chitin that closely mirror the nutritional profile of natural prey. These ingredients supply essential amino acids and minerals that support trap strength, digestion, and steady growth.Spirulina (Microalgae Meal)
A concentrated source of protein and trace elements that supports leaf color, photosynthetic efficiency, and overall plant vitality.Insect Frass
Supplies nitrogen and chitin that help trigger digestive enzyme activity and support natural plant defense responses.Fermented Alfalfa Meal
Contributes amino acids, calcium, and naturally occurring growth compounds that support healthy tissue development without forcing growth.Yeast Extract
Provides B vitamins and enzymes that help simulate the microbial breakdown of prey, improving nutrient availability and absorption.Kelp Meal
Adds potassium and trace minerals that support stress tolerance, root health, and balanced plant metabolism.Microcrustacean Meal
Supplies bioavailable calcium, phosphorus, and marine-derived proteins, complementing insect-based nutrition and supporting structural strength. -
SnapSnacks™ is a feeding blend made specifically for carnivorous plants to replace or supplement live insect feeding. It provides the proteins, amino acids, and trace minerals these plants normally obtain from captured prey, in a clean, controlled, and shelf-stable form.
SnapSnacks™ is used during active growth to support healthy trap formation, digestion, coloration, and steady development. It’s ideal for growers who want consistent results without dealing with live bugs, pests, or irregular feeding.
SnapSnacks™ is designed for:
Venus flytraps, sundews, pitcher plants, butterworts, and other carnivores
Indoor, outdoor, and terrarium-grown plants
Beginners and experienced growers alike
Used correctly, SnapSnacks™ simplifies feeding while closely mimicking the natural diet carnivorous plants evolved to digest.
-
Why Use SnapSnacks™ Instead of Freeze-Dried Insects
Freeze-dried insects provide protein, but they don’t fully match how carnivorous plants digest prey in nature. Whole insects are inconsistent in size, nutrition, and breakdown, which can lead to uneven feeding, incomplete digestion, or wasted nutrients.
SnapSnacks™ is formulated to replicate prey at a biological level, not just a physical one. Finely milled insect proteins, chitin, enzymes, and microbial-supporting ingredients allow nutrients to dissolve and become available more evenly inside traps and pitchers. This improves digestion and reduces the risk of rot or uneaten residue.
Unlike single-ingredient bugs, SnapSnacks™ delivers a balanced nutritional profile—including trace minerals, potassium, calcium, and naturally occurring growth compounds—so plants receive consistent nutrition with each feeding.
SnapSnacks™ also offers practical advantages:
Precise, repeatable dosing
No live insects, pests, or odor
Cleaner feeding with less trap damage
Shelf-stable and easy to store
In short, freeze-dried insects feed something. SnapSnacks™ feeds the system carnivorous plants evolved to use—more consistently, more cleanly, and with better control.
Usage Rates:
Sundews (Drosera)
Amount: A light dusting on 1–2 tentacles
Frequency: Every 7–10 days
Do not coat the entire leaf surface
Venus Flytraps (Dionaea)
Amount: A very small pinch per active trap
Frequency: Every 2–4 weeks
Lightly mist after feeding to encourage trap closure
Do not feed dormant plants
Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes)
Amount: A small pinch per open pitcher
Frequency: Every 2–3 weeks
Allow material to dissolve naturally
Butterworts (Pinguicula)
Amount: Light dusting on sticky leaves
Frequency: Every 10–14 days
Especially beneficial during flowering or rapid growth
Other Carnivores (Heliamphora, Cephalotus, etc.)
Amount: Use ½ strength
Frequency: Every 2–3 weeks
Adjust based on growth rate and species sensitivity
General Feeding Notes
Feed only during active growth
Skip feeding if traps are damaged or not functioning
Allow time for digestion before re-feeding
Designed for carnivorous plants only
SnapSnacks™ is formulated to provide targeted nutrition to carnivorous plants during active growth by replicating the composition of natural prey. It is composed of finely milled insect proteins, trace minerals, and biologically compatible ingredients selected to support digestion, trap function, and steady development without stressing sensitive plants. The blend is designed to feed the plant’s natural digestive process, not the surrounding soil.
Because SnapSnacks™ dissolves and breaks down gradually within traps and pitchers, nutrients become available in a controlled way that mirrors how prey is processed in the wild. This allows plants to absorb what they need efficiently while minimizing waste, rot, or incomplete digestion. When used as part of a proper carnivorous plant care routine, SnapSnacks™ supports consistent growth, strong traps, and reliable feeding without the need for live insects.
