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Mealworms

svt-sinister Oct 18, 2003 11:05 AM

What do you guys think about mealworms. Are they better than crickets for my 4 month old beardies?

Replies (2)

Christyj Oct 18, 2003 11:22 AM

Mealworms aren't as nutritious and have an outer shell that is very hard for dragons to digest, moreso younger dragons. They should never be used as a staple prey. Older dragons can have them as treats, just a few at a time.
Small dragons have died due to impaction from mealworms.
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TheClassyLizard

svt-sinister Oct 18, 2003 11:58 AM

wow..ok well i guess im gonna throw these mealworms that i have out.. Thanks for the info

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