Feeder Insects

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Feeder Insects

There are a variety of feeder insects that you can feed pet reptiles. Some of them are better staple insects such as crickets, mealworms, roaches, and silkworms. Others are better treat such as waxworms. Other feeder insects may include butterworms and phenix worms.

Mealworms 

Mealworms make a great staple diet for any pet reptile. They're simple to raise and breed, or if you just buy enough for the week or so, they have relatively low odor.

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Mealworm Bedding 

This bedding is great for mealworms and superworms. All you have to do is place the worms in a plastic container (thick plastic for superworms, as they can chew out if too thin) with the bedding and let them go.

For mealworms, the bedding will last even longer if you place the container in the refrigerator, as the cooler temperatures will lower their metabolism, putting them in a hibernation type phase. But, in this case, you will need to let them sit at room temperature for at least an hour once a week, allowing them to chow down on any gutload that you provide them. I prefer a grain mixture that I can just mix with the bedding.

Remember to NEVER put super worms in the fridge.

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Insect GutLoad 

You should always provide your feeder insects with a gutload before feeding them to your pets. It's best to provide them the gutload at least 24 hours before you feed the insects to your reptiles.

Mealworms, superworms, crickets, and roaches, can, for the most part, be fed the same gutload. Butterworms do not need to be fed while in your care. Waxworms can be provided a special mix, or left unfed. And, silkworms must be provided either a special silkworm food or mulberry leaves.

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Butterworms 

Butterworms are one step up from waxworms. They have a high calcium content and a smell that most reptiles love. But, they are fatty. So, butterworms, should only be used as a treat.

Phenix Worms 

Phenix worms are rather expensive in most cases. They are high in calcium, like the butterworm, but they are not as high in fat. From my understanding, these worms can make good staple diets, but it is still not 100% decided upon the reptile hobbyiest population.

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