Super worms are used as a standard
feeder for larger sized reptiles since their reasonable pricing and larger size
have helped make them a popular staple item. Super worms are fairly
nutritionally complete but one way to help improve this is to feed the insects
high quality foods prior to feeding the insects to your reptile. This process
is called gut loading and should take
place 24 to 48 hours prior to feeding. Gut loaded insects should still be
dusted with calcium and vitamins. Unlike meal worms you cannot keep super worms
cold. Keep your super worms at room temperature with plenty of food and
moisture available and they should last for a month or longer. Rarely some
super worms will pupate and turn into beetles. Once a week or so you should
change the substrate of the super worms to help keep them healthy. Feeding
super worms is fairly easy. There are many gut loads or super worm diets
available that are safe to feed the super worms constantly. Another option is
to feed various grains and cereals, such as oatmeal, wheat bran, and 12 grain
cereal. In addition to this a moisture source should be provided. Slices of
potato or apple are ideal. Be sure to wash all fruits or vegetables carefully
as they could still have pesticides on them that will kill the super worms.
Also, the items you feed to the super worms will affect their nutritional
value, so vary it as much as possible.
2012 - UPDATE - EXPANDED SERVICE
We are now able to ship feeders across Canada.
(by Canada Express Post)
Note that feeders such as Crickets, Superworms and Mealworms travel well
in warm weather while feeders such as Butter Worms and Wax Worms
do better when it is a little cooler.
Be Advised - Extreme weather may limit the distance we ship feeders !
Shipping may also be a bit more during weather requiring heat packs etc.
but will adjust lesser when weather does not require extra materials.
Contact us anytime to see if we can service your location before you order.
If we're unable to assist you during extreme weather periods,
we encourage you to get in touch in better weather.
Feeders also available for pick-up if you're close in Ontario.
We must receive your order before midnight
on Saturdays for shipping the following Monday.
Orders placed after the cut-off time will ship the following week.
You can order from the individual pack sizes listed.
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