Joshs Frogs Mealworms 500 Count

These Mealworms are about ½"-¾" in length, but sizes may vary slightly because they are a natural product. Josh's Frogs offers Mealworms in 100, 250, 500, 1000, 1100, 2000, 2200, and 10,000 count quantities. Mealworms are the larvae of the Darkling Beetle Tenebrio molitor and have long been a staple feeder insect in the reptile, amphibian, and bird hobby because of how inexpensive and easy they are to store. Mealworms are great feeder insects for: Leopard Geckos, Crested Geckos, Fat Tail Geckos, Bearded Dragons, lizards, wild birds, and fish. In fact, some fishermen swear by Mealworms, calling them the ideal bait! Wild birds absolutely love these high protein feeders as a treat and they can be taken back to the nest for fledglings. How to Feed: Mealworms can be fed as a treat or staple, depending on the animals you're feeding. Make sure to dust Mealworms with a proper vitamin and mineral supplement before being fed to your pet. Feed Mealworms using feeding tongs or in a worm dish. How to Store: When Josh's Frogs ships Mealworms they are already stored on aspen bedding without food - exactly how you want to keep them. Keep Mealworms at 45-55F to prolong their lifespan. Under ideal conditions, mealworms should keep for several weeks. As Mealworms worms go bad, they will become dark in color and eventually turn black and spoil. Discard any black Mealworms. Older Mealworms may pupate, but these pupae may still be offered to your pet. Discard adult beetles, as most animals find these distasteful. If you'd like to breed Mealworms, we make our own Josh's Frogs Mealworm & Superworm Bedding. Nutritional Information Protein 20%, Fat 13%, Fiber 2%, Water 62%