Calci worms are among the simplest live foods to maintain because they only need a little food and little other care. They are reasonably priced and filling when included in a balanced diet, other supplements, and live food. You should feed your dragons 3 to 5 calciworms 3 times a week. You can even gut-load … Read more
Dubia roaches and mealworms are bred for their nutritional value and protein content and serve as bait or feed for domestic reptiles, fish, birds, and even dogs. Both mealworms and Dubia roaches are omnivores that feed on rotting fruit, vegetables, leaves, and other matter they may find on the forest floor. They are symbiotic when … Read more
Superworms and mealworms are so physically similar that most people can’t tell them apart. What makes it even more confusing is the fact that they are used for the same purposes in most cases. However, you can easily tell one worm from the other with a keen eye. When you combine girth and length, a … Read more
Waxworms are the larval stage of the wax moth. They resemble butterworms or the black soldier fly larvae but are different. In appearance, they resemble maggots or caterpillars from a distance, but they aren’t either of them. Leopard geckos can eat wax worms as they have a high nutritional value, which benefits the gecko. Since … Read more
Did you know that mealworms aren’t even worms? They are the larval stage of the yellow beetle, the second stage in the four stages before maturing to adulthood. They have a hard body that allows them to burrow. Interesting facts, right? Turtles can eat mealworms as they have a high nutritional value and are tasty. … Read more
The hornworm is the larval stage of a hawk moth. Although dreaded by gardeners for the wrath they unleash on plants, breeders endorse them for their nutritious value when used as feeder insects. Usually fed on commercial foods, hornworms can also eat food you make at home. To make hornworm food, mix 1 cup of … Read more
Amphibians are known to be insect-lovers. As such, you shouldn’t be surprised when pacman frogs eat a mealworm now and then. Mealworms are a good source of nutrition for smaller Pacman frogs. They’re a good addition for individuals who want to give their pet a treat every now and then and don’t mind preparing it … Read more
Beekeepers keep bees to produce honey, beeswax, pollen, royal jelly, propolis, bee glue, antiseptic, queen bees, and pollinate seed, fruit, nut, and vegetable crops. They keep beehives to help pollinate crops and harvest honey. To be a certified beekeeper, you need a year’s worth of experience keeping bees and pass a written and practical exam … Read more
The art of keeping reptile and amphibian pets is taking the world by storm, with many people seeking ways to provide them with a reliable food supply. Hornworms are among the feeder insects that feed these insectivorous pets with nutritional benefits. Hornworms prefer temperatures of 82°F but can be bred at temperatures as low as … Read more
The waxworm (or wax worm) is one of the most common feeder insects. It’s eaten by various species, including reptiles, fish, and birds. However, are wax worms good for crested geckos to consume, or should they be avoided? Crested geckos can eat waxworms but they aren’t ideal for them. They are easier to come by … Read more