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Ok i just ordered a thousand medium mealworms from the WormMan. What size rubbermaid should i use for them do they need ventelation or can i just keep the rubbermaid closed?? What subtrate should i keep in thier i hear oatmeal but cooked? instant?do i wet the oatmeal keep it dry? THEN I HEARD ABOUT WHEATMIDDLING??? Then i know potatoes and carrots. About how deep should the Rubbermaid be i have never seen a thousand medium mealworms. I know they prefer cooler climates just like on a shelf roomtemp? Anyone bought from wormman before also how long does it take to deliver i didnt order express..I know its alot of question so can one of you Well qualified leopard gecko/beardie keepers (notice how i didnt use exspert im not getting into that one again) Cut and post my message in the reply so none of my questions are missed MUCH APPRECIATED!!!

"What size rubbermaid should i use for them do they need ventelation or can i just keep the rubbermaid closed??"

For 1000, a shoe box size would be fine. You should have some sort of ventilation, I just leave the tops open.

"What subtrate should i keep in thier i hear oatmeal but cooked?"

If you are going touse oatmeal, it should just be plain old quaker oats not cooked and dry. I use mixed flaked babyfood. If you are dusting at everyfeeding with a good product like the t-rex superfoods, you don't have to worry much about what you are gutloading your bugs with.

"I know they prefer cooler climates just like on a shelf roomtemp?"

On a shelf room temp is fine.

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