There are actually live mealworm feeders for sale out there. Small rodents and sugar Gliders love mealworms also and will eat them tail first. Bluebirds are attracted to mealworms an will dine on them year after year in your back yard. Reptiles love live mealworms and are a staple of many reptile diets. Nothing makes a newly hatched chick grow faster than gut loaded mealworms. Mealworms are a favorite food or treat for many different pets and critters. You can keep them in a container without a lid and you will not have any issues. The darking beetle, which is the adult form of the mealworm does not fly but they do have wings. They are often an issue in graineries because their main food source is feed grain like bran. They are commonly found in nature in organic matter like decaying logs and grass. Also, place a small amount of carrot or apple to be their food source for survival.Mealworms are the larvae of the Darkling beetle.

However, it is recommendable to keep them in the lower part of your refrigerator as it has the ideal temperature and is the warmest part. Giant mealworms can be easily stored in the refrigerator. If fed regularly, ensure small quantities. Keep in mind that giants should be fed in moderation as excess will result in regurgitation. When feeding your fish, do it one at a time, to prevent uneaten food from floating in the tank.įeed your pet once or twice daily, ideally at breakfast time and in the afternoon. Better calcium to phosphorus ratio than other mealwormsįeed giant mealworms to your pet reptile with forceps or place them into a flat glass container or crockery bowl as their slippery sides can prevent them from escaping.Great for medium to large reptiles, birds, and fish.Easier to digest due to the lower ratio of indigestible chitin in the outer shell.More resilient than traditional mealworms to stay alive longer.Their total lifespan from egg to beetle is a little over a year.They are naturally large compared to other mealworms.Also, their small size and movement patterns make them easily attractive to catch. These types of larva measure between 1 and 2 inches in length and are about as thick of a pencil. They are a favored food of reptiles, birds, and fish, as they are rich in protein and soft outer shell texture is easy to swallow.

Crickets and Worms online store sells Giant Mealworms (Zophobas morio) for pet owners who want to feed a quality product to their pets.

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