return to main index

  mobile - desktop
follow us on facebook follow us on twitter follow us on YouTube link to us on LinkedIn
Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research  
click here for Rodent Pro
Mice, Rats, Rabbits, Chicks, Quail
Available Now at RodentPro.com!
Locate a business by name: click to list your business
search the classifieds. buy an account
events by zip code list an event
Search the forums             Search in:
News & Events: Herp Photo of the Day: Garter Snake . . . . . . . . . .  Herp Photo of the Day: Bearded Dragon . . . . . . . . . .  Bay Area Herpetological Society Meeting - Nov 22, 2024 . . . . . . . . . .  Suncoast Herp Society Meeting - Nov 23, 2024 . . . . . . . . . .  DFW Herp Society Meeting - Nov 23, 2024 . . . . . . . . . .  Tucson Herpetological Society Meeting - Nov 25, 2024 . . . . . . . . . .  Greater Cincinnati Herp Society Meeting - Dec 04, 2024 . . . . . . . . . .  Calusa Herp Society Meeting - Dec 05, 2024 . . . . . . . . . .  Southwestern Herp Society Meeting - Dec 07, 2024 . . . . . . . . . .  Kentucky Reptile Expo - Dec. 07, 2024 . . . . . . . . . .  St. Louis Herpetological Society - Dec 08, 2024 . . . . . . . . . .  Chicago Herpetological Society Meeting - Dec 15, 2024 . . . . . . . . . . 
Join USARK - Fight for your rights!
full banner - advertise here .50¢/1000 views
click here for Rodent Pro
pool banner - $50 year

RE: Puking up super worms

[ Login ] [ User Prefs ] [ Search Forums ] [ Back to Main Page ] [ Back to Fat-tailed Geckos ] [ Reply To This Message ]
[ Register to Post ]

Posted by: VICtort at Tue May 17 16:48:50 2005  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by VICtort ]  
   

I do feed Zoophobas "super worms". I raise my own, so I have a lot to select from and I choose those that are freshly shed, they will appear near white rather than the normal amber with dark ends. I think they are a good choice, as they are active and trigger a good feeding response, are easy to raise and appear to be a good food source. Ron Tremper, a legendary breeder, uses them extensively. However, my fat tails too have regurgitated them, but usually it is the old animals that have eaten a lot at one sitting. I suggest feeding freshly shed and in moderation, not more than 2 or 3 at a time. They should be a part of the diet, not exclusive. The chitonous, horny skin of worms may be an irritant, but I am not sure, I have just heard that dogma over the years. Same with Tenebrio (meal worms). Good luck, Vic


   

[ Reply To This Message ] [ Subscribe to this Thread ] [ Hide Replies ]


>> Next topic:  Need Advice from Fat-Tail Breeders!!! - bblack, Tue Apr 26 20:00:12 2005
<< Previous topic:  Does This Look Gravid to You? - humpbacks1962, Sat Apr 23 18:34:42 2005