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Well, I ve read that they can be used for food on many care sheets, and they are cheap and readily available. I went fishing last night, and we have about a dozen extra of some nightcrawlers. I just cut one into about 6 pieces, and my cham instantly went for them. I was wondering the nutritional value of these guys, and how often it would be ok to use these as a feeder. I also called the store where I bought them and asked how they get them. They said they raise them in canada on a worm farm with no chemicals or pesticides. All they use as a substrare is pure soil, so Im not too worried about there being any man made elements in these feeders.

Any advice would be great.....

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1.0 Ambanja Panther
1.1 Leopard Gecko's

I'm not sure about the nutritional elements of the things, but I know they aren't super-uncommon feeder insects. I live in Canada and on almost every Canadian feeder site they offer these things. They are similar to other nightcrawlers, I can only assume (if you know anything about those...), but I know they can be used once in a while. I wouldnt use them as a staple or sub-staple until you know their nutritional value.

Try a google search, perhaps?

they're pretty high in calcium from the soil they eat...let them dry out a little before feeding them to your cham...when they are wet and slimy the chams tongue will not stick...you can put one on a paper towel and that usually does the trick...it can get a little messy when they get consumed so be prepared for that