Live Mealworms, 50 Count
Live Mealworms, 50 Count
Mealworms are a convenient, smaller-sized feeder for reptiles, amphibians and birds, with a balanced blend of protein and fat. They are easy to store in the refrigerator; for long-lasting worms, remove them for 24 hours and feed chopped apple or another moisture source. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Nutrition: A blend of protein and fat that is easy to digest and naturally enticing.
- Great For: Bearded dragons, leopard geckos, frogs, skinks, turtles, arachnids and birds.
- Easy to Keep: Refrigerator storage slows their metabolism so they last longer.
Product Details
Product Description
Product Description
Mealworms are a convenient, smaller-sized feeder for reptiles, amphibians and birds, with a balanced blend of protein and fat. They are easy to store in the refrigerator; for long-lasting worms, remove them for 24 hours and feed chopped apple or another moisture source. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Nutrition: A blend of protein and fat that is easy to digest and naturally enticing.
- Great For: Bearded dragons, leopard geckos, frogs, skinks, turtles, arachnids and birds.
- Easy to Keep: Refrigerator storage slows their metabolism so they last longer.
Feeding Instructions
Feeding Instructions
Offer mealworms a few times per week as part of a varied diet, not as the only food item.
- Quantity: Start with a few mealworms per feeding, about 2-5, and adjust to your pet's size and needs.
- Gut-Loading: Feed the worms bran, oats, fruits and vegetables for at least 24 hours before offering them.
- Presentation: Offer with feeding tongs or in a dish, wiggling the worm slightly to trigger a feeding response.
- Cleanup: Remove uneaten mealworms so they do not burrow into the substrate.
Usage & Warning
Usage & Warning
Live feeders are intended as food for pets only. Do not release into the wild. Wash your hands after handling.
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Mealworms keep well in the refrigerator with occasional warm-up feedings.
- Storage: Keep in a ventilated container with wheat bran or oatmeal substrate, without overcrowding.
- Temperature: Store at 45-55°F to slow their metabolism and extend their lifespan.
- Food & Water: About once a week, let them warm to room temperature for 24 hours and feed fresh carrot or apple slices for nutrition and moisture.
Mealworms are a convenient, smaller-sized feeder for reptiles, amphibians and birds, with a balanced blend of protein and fat. They are easy to store in the refrigerator; for long-lasting worms, remove them for 24 hours and feed chopped apple or another moisture source. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Nutrition: A blend of protein and fat that is easy to digest and naturally enticing.
- Great For: Bearded dragons, leopard geckos, frogs, skinks, turtles, arachnids and birds.
- Easy to Keep: Refrigerator storage slows their metabolism so they last longer.
Offer mealworms a few times per week as part of a varied diet, not as the only food item.
- Quantity: Start with a few mealworms per feeding, about 2-5, and adjust to your pet's size and needs.
- Gut-Loading: Feed the worms bran, oats, fruits and vegetables for at least 24 hours before offering them.
- Presentation: Offer with feeding tongs or in a dish, wiggling the worm slightly to trigger a feeding response.
- Cleanup: Remove uneaten mealworms so they do not burrow into the substrate.
Live feeders are intended as food for pets only. Do not release into the wild. Wash your hands after handling.
Habitat and Care
Mealworms keep well in the refrigerator with occasional warm-up feedings.
- Storage: Keep in a ventilated container with wheat bran or oatmeal substrate, without overcrowding.
- Temperature: Store at 45-55°F to slow their metabolism and extend their lifespan.
- Food & Water: About once a week, let them warm to room temperature for 24 hours and feed fresh carrot or apple slices for nutrition and moisture.
