I bought some waworms the other night from the pet store and my beardies love them. What is the basic care for them? I pla on starting to breed them becasue they are $5 for 50 of them. They are also a good fat source for my female when she's gravid. Thanks.
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Waxworm care and breeding...
beardielover13
Mar 20, 2004 07:30 PM
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lilroach56
Mar 21, 2004 12:52 PM
they aren't very nutritious at all, you should only use them as a treat. And superworms would be better for gravid females than waxworms.
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beardielover13
Mar 22, 2004 02:30 PM
I know, but my dragons love them and I could sell them to pet stores we have around town for some extra $$$.
dude303
Mar 31, 2004 05:25 PM
Its not too hard but be prepared for some failures and don't get discouraged. If you have or know any bee keepers in your area don't tell them you are breeding waxworms(larva of the greater bee moth) otherwise you'll make some quick enemies 
Here are the two best sources of info I've found on the net:
http://www.adcham.com/html/insects/insects-waxworm-rearing.html
http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entomology/entfacts/misc/ef011.htm
