Live Giant Mealworms

Live mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) are a popular choice for feeding reptiles, birds, fish, and other insectivores. These high-protein, nutrient-dense insects provide essential vitamins and minerals, supporting your pet's health and natural hunting instincts. Our live mealworms are carefully raised and packed for optimal freshness, ensuring your pets get the best possible nutrition.

Benefits of Live Mealworms:

• High in Protein: Excellent protein source for growth and muscle development in reptiles, birds, and amphibians.
• Rich in Nutrients: Contains essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, promoting overall health.
• Easy to Digest: Suitable for pets with sensitive digestive systems and young animals needing a gentle food source.
• Stimulates Natural Behavior: Encourages active feeding and hunting instincts, keeping pets mentally and physically stimulated.
• Convenient and Long-lasting: Live mealworms can be stored for extended periods with proper care, making them a convenient feeder option.

We sell a measured volume and not a counted volume. The worms vary in size and sometimes you will get more than the count and sometimes less.

Where Should I Store My Mealworms?

Mealworms should be kept in a well-ventilated smooth plastic container (e.g. cat litter box or wash basin), with 1-2 inches of worm chow covering the bottom. The chow serves as both their food source and bedding, so once it becomes sandy in appearance, be sure to add more. 

Mealworms prefer to stay buried, so there is little danger in them escaping, but we recommend that the sides of the container be smooth anyway. Keeping the container open is ideal, but if you have to use a lid (due to animals or small children), please make sure it is well-ventilated. When using a lid, check your container regularly for excess condensation, as this can lead to mold growth.

If you want to store mealworms for longer periods, refrigerating them at a temperature of 45 degrees will cause them to go dormant. However, they should still be taken out once a week, to warm up and be fed.

What Do I Feed My Mealworms?

Their bedding material also serves as their food source. If you do not wish to use our worm chow, you could use wheat bran or oatmeal instead. Do not use flavored or instant oatmeal.

What About A Water Source?

For hydration, add thinly sliced pieces of raw potato, carrot, or celery. Cucumbers or melons are great options too, since they are soft and easy for the mealworms to chew. Replace these every 2 days or if you see signs of mold.

What Else Do I Need To Consider?

Worms will turn a dark color once they're dead. Remove these worms immediately to prevent the spread of bacteria.