i asked this question a few days ago, but i dont think anyone answeredit.can superworms be fed INSTEAD of mealies? my leo is definatly big enough. so, are they just bigger versions of mealies or a different kind of worm?
thanks!!!
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superworm question
8tay8
Apr 12, 2004 10:04 AM
Replies (2)
lostkauze
Apr 12, 2004 10:06 AM
Yes, supers can be used as a staple instead of mealies. I like to use mealies better just because I know how to care for them and they are much cheaper. Supers have different nutritional value then mealworms, but I don't know specifically what.
beakgeek
Apr 12, 2004 10:42 AM
Mealworm is Tenebrio molitor
Superworm is Zophobas morio.
Here is a quote from the dr. gecko site "Ideally the width of the insect should be no more than 1/2 the width of the gecko's head. The length of the insect should ideally be no longer than the length of the gecko's head."
My adult leopard geckos love superworms. They move more than mealworms which attracts my leos attention.
Regards,
Terry
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