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Mealworms - 10,000 Count

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These mealworms are about 1/2"-3/4" in length, because they are a natural product sizes may vary slightly. Mealworms have long been a staple feeder insect in the reptile, amphibian, and bird hobby.

  • - These are larvae of the darkling beetle, Tenebrio molitor, and are inexpensive and easy to store before feeding them to your animals
  • - Mealworms can be fed as a treat or staple, depending on the animals you're feeding
  • - Mealworms are great feeder insects for: leopard geckos, crested geckos, fat tail geckos, bearded dragons, lizards, geckos, wild birds, and fish
  • - Wild birds absolutely love mealworms as a treat - these high protein feeders provide a big energy boost!
  • - When Josh's Frogs ships mealworms they are already stored on wheat bran without food - exactly how you want to keep them. Keep mealworms at 45-55F to prolong their lifespan

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SKU3763644
Primary BrandJosh's Frogs
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Guaranteed Analysis

Protein 20%, Fat 13%, Fiber 2%, Water 62%.

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1 year ago

Are Mealworms safe to feed to Axolotls?

    9 years ago

    I have a Juvenile leopard gecko what size worm should I get?

    1. 9 years ago
      I have raised them for a number of years. I would suggest the large variety. (smaller than they used to be) I would also suggest the "vita-bugs" brand, which is sold here. They are clean, loaded with protein, vitamins and minerals, and have great service. When I order from them, I can expect it to get here in ~2 days. Not bad. They also sell a size which they 'call' giant, if these are not quite big enough. Geckos can gulp down worms of an enormous size compared to them, so keep that in mind. Hope I have been of help. Good luck.



    9 years ago

    can i feed this to my tortise?

    1. 9 years ago
      Perfectly safe. I would recommend the "vita-bugs" brand, which is sold here. Full of protein, vitamins and minerals, and clean as a whistle. I live in the Ozarks, and the order from them will arrive here at ~2 days. Different breeds can have slightly different tastes, but well worth a try.



    9 years ago

    what size should i get for my juvenile leopard gecko?

    1. 9 years ago
      Your juvenile leopard gecko will be able to eat any of the sizes of mealworms available here.



    10 years ago

    Are Vita-Bug mealworms okay to feed to chickens??

    1. 9 years ago
      Absolutely. They are clean, full of protein, vitamins and minerals. The birds should love them. Also, I believe that this type of food can add a rich, positive flavor to them, and their eggs as well. (I am a chef, and tend to think along those lines) I live in the Ozarks, and the order arrives here in ~2 days. Best of luck to you and yours.



    10 years ago

    Can hamsters have mealworms? If so, what size should I get?

    1. 10 years ago
      Yes, they can. Hamsters and all small rodents can eat feeder insects as treats. Keep in mind that insects are all protein, which shouldn't make up too large a portion of your pet's diet. If you are feeding a mostly grain based diet (you should be!), more feeder insects are ok. If you are feeding a primarily protein based diet already (seed mixes, in which case you should look into a healthier diet!), you shouldn't give too many mealies at all.



    10 years ago

    are the mealworms you sell on line packed with bran flakes?

    1. 10 years ago
      Mealworms need to be kept in a medium of bran flakes supplemented within animal multi-vitamin powder and bone meal. The fruit/veggie is for moisture. The mealworms are only as nutritional as to what you feed them. All mealworms should be 'gut-loaded' before feeding when they come directly from the store, online or whatever source. The bran is what they eat (which includes the vitamin/mineral addition) I know this is 9mos after you asked the question, but google Care of mealworms for bats or birds in rehab. I am a licensed wildlife rehabilitator since '87



    11 years ago

    Can I feed betta fish with mealworms?

    1. 10 years ago
      no use dried bloodworms



    11 years ago

    What size of meal worms should I get for a red eyed tree frogs?

    1. 10 years ago
      Mealworms in general are not recommended for red eyed tree frogs, crickets are the better route. With that said, I'd go with the smallest possible so their exoskeleton doesn't cause impaction in the frog.



    13 years ago

    what is the best way to house 1000+ meal worms?

    1. 11 years ago
      We house our mealworms in a large Critter Keeper. We use oatmeal for bedding, and give them potato and apple slices (we check them daily, and replace as necessary). We have also used 16-quart Sterilite containers for housing mealworms...pretty much depending on how many we have at any given time. I would suggest, unless you want them to reproduce, keep them in a cooler location. We have ours in our basement, which is cool enough to slow their metabolism a bit.



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