Aren't Superworms and Giant Mealworms the same insect? Which is more nutritious for reptiles?
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Not the same. Giant Mealworms are treated with a hormone to keep them from transforming into a beetle where as the Superworm is a different kind of beetle all together. As far as nutrition goes Mealworms have a little less natural nutrition due to their body, where as more of a Superworm is digestible. But you should gutload both regardless. Ideally you'd just match the size of the worm to what you are feeding the worm to, so chameleons would prefer Mealworms and a large Beardie would prefer Super.
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Not the same. Giant Mealworms are treated with a hormone to keep them from transforming into a beetle where as the Superworm is a different kind of beetle all together.As far as nutrition goes Mealworms have a little less natural nutrition due to their body, where as more of a Superworm is digestible. But you should gutload both regardless.Ideally you'd just match the size of the worm to what you are feeding the worm to, so chameleons would prefer Mealworms and a large Beardie would prefer Super.
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Yes. They are the same. What you feed your insect is what makes it nutritious. Essentially, you are what you eat.
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I, personally, have never heard of Giant Mealworms. Superworms are a different species from Mealworms. I found this about the two:Giant mealworm can refer to: Tenebrio molitor larvae which have been grown to a large size by being hormonally treated to delay pupation. Zophobas Morio larvae naturally grow to a large size. However, the Superworm is not defined as a mealworm in any fashion.
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Superworms are by far better , more protein . I.e. large breed of mealworms....
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No, earthworms are different than the red wigglers. Red wigglers are best for inside composting. I put red wigglers in my outdoor compost pile and looks like earthworms have joined them. They are multiplying fast, are fat and happy and doing a great job breaking down the fruit & veggie scraps that I grind up in my blender and rake into my pile. I don't think the red wigglers survived last winter (I live in SE Alaska) but they are not too expensive to add each spring.
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We ordered medium size. We now have thousands. They are great for raising quality meal worms.
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The answer is; not optimally. The feeder works as advertised and is a great device to have for your turtle when you are on the road!! I have a similar mix to Zoo Med gourmet turtle food in my feeder and I've noticed that the delivery is inconsistent. The problem is the dried mealworms. They get stuck in all different directions and clog the feeder unless you open the little trap door wide enough. Unfortunately, this causes the dispensing of way too much food at one time in my opinion, (I only have the one turtle to feed). I think it would work really well with turtle food that is shaped in little balls or pellets. Other than that, a great little device! The answer is; not optimally. The feeder works as advertised and is a great device to have for your turtle when you are on the road!! I have a similar mix to Zoo Med gourmet turtle food in my feeder and I've noticed that the delivery is inconsistent. The problem is the dried mealworms. They get stuck in all different directions and clog the feeder unless you open the little trap door wide enough. Unfortunately, this causes the dispensing of way too much food at one time in my opinion, (I only have the one turtle to feed). I think it would work really well with turtle food that is shaped in... » Read More The answer is; not optimally. The feeder works as advertised and is a great device to have for your turtle when you are on the road!! I have a similar mix to Zoo Med gourmet turtle food in my feeder and I've noticed that the delivery is inconsistent. The problem is the dried mealworms. They get stuck in all different directions and clog the feeder unless you open the little trap door wide enough. Unfortunately, this causes the dispensing of way too much food at one time in my opinion, (I only have the one turtle to feed). I think it would work really well with turtle food that is shaped in little balls or pellets. Other than that, a great little device! « Show Less
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Actually, i just dumped compost from my tumbler & found a few good sized red worms who are quite alive in the finished compost. They must be quite hearty creatures. If you want to raise them, use a Sun Joe Worm Farm. They will be happier.
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Hello,I don't know much about Emperor Scorpions but The issue I had with these freeze dried crickets is that my beardie prefers live, moving creatures. These I think would work fine for someone that can't get live food but I think it depends on if your scorpions will eat dead prey. You can also try the can o' crickets. I haven't personally used those but a variety of options may be your best bet. Hope this helps
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I have been feeding Kaytee mealworms to my bluebirds, wrens, catbirds, titmice, white breasted nuthatch, mockingbirds, pine warblers, and sparrows for over 2 yrs. The mealworms are not killing my birds.
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You can either buy it from someone who makes it (usually people who sell them make food as well), or you can feed them leftover kitchen scraps and reptile food. They will literally eat just about anything. Just recently I put in an apple that was turning and the seed pulp and skin from a squash. I've always been told no meat and no dairy.
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Because ism only feeding one bearded dragon the crickets lasted over a month! I have them fluckers orange feed and yellow diet (sold separately) ever couple of day at the bottom of the tank. Not the whole bottle just a small pile of each. They say you can slice up a potato and use that for food/water but my son frequently forgot.
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I don't believe so as they come with the premixed food already in their container to eat.(I have bought the food also for them and nothing in it with tomato based products) my beardies were fine after eating these worms.Tomatoes are highly toxic to bearded dragons just an fyi. My beardies LOVED these guys and enjoy them as a treat occasionally- much healthier for them to eat also.
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Yes. I started a "culture" three years ago with an estimated 3000 worms. The food break down happened very quickly. I had to shut that "culture" down last winter. When I ordered a vermiculture bin as a retirement gift for a teacher-colleague, I ordered worms from Jim's Farm for for my bin and the gift. Although I did not get as many worms as three years ago, the worms have done well - just a little slower getting going, which is fine since they are processing vegetable for two older adults.M
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They are small. Defiantly not large. I was pretty disappointed. Maybe see if they are giant meal worms.
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Phoenix worms are nutritionally far superior to waxworms with each being at polar ends of the nutritional spectrum! While waxworms are a fatty treat for reptiles, Phoenix worms pack in 30 times more calcium than waxworms, eliminating the need to dust your feeders. Phoenix worms have 53% of their fat content being lauric acid, which is an antimicrobial very effective against coccidiosis as well.
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Hamsters will eat mealworms, they are a good quality protein. Freeze dried or these baked ones, because live ones have quite a bite and if the hamster tries to store them in his pouch, they can bite inside his cheek and cause a possible life threatening abscess. If you insist on feeding live, remove the heads first, or feed them to them with tweezers, tail first. These are easier, but go easy they are high in fat.
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I don't think there is any difference.I cut the worms in half and dip them in peanut butter. Twice the effect and twice the coverage.
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Hi Michelle, I would use them in a pinch. The dry ones float which is optimal for feeding for aquatic turtles. However, I'm wondering if your animal would be better served with live mealworms as a protein source. Live action snacks would engage the predator in your dragon. Hope this helps.
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I think they do better in a platform feeder, something like this Woodlink Small Hanging Platform Bird Feeder If you already have a platform feeder that you use just mix a handful in with those seeds. The mealworms are freeze dried, so I think they would crumble easily if you put them in a regular feeder. The bluebirds in my yard eat shelled sunflower seeds and peanuts. Also wrens, robins and mockingbirds will eat the mealworms.