I have some mealworms that started out "mini" but I didn't use them fast enough (hard to feed without them getting into my vivarium)...well, they're growing, which is fine since our Jax can eat them. However, the stuff they were living in is now smelling bad since I didn't use them fast enough...what can I put them in to keep them going? It seems they're not liking this stuff anymore as they're mostly hanging out on top rather than buried down in it. Are they still ok to feed?
Thanks!
Kristen
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Keeping mealworms...
trinacliff
Jul 15, 2003 01:33 PM
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stnman
Jul 15, 2003 02:06 PM
http://www.icomm.ca/dragon/mealworm.htm
STNMAN--HD tech
lele
Jul 15, 2003 04:02 PM
kristen,
this is from Timberline and is how I have been keeping mine. Have you been keeping them in the fridge? They still grow but not nearly as fast. I take mine out every two weeks to feed for 24 hours then put back or take out what I'll need for feeding, give them an apple slice overnight then offer to the chams. Also, if yours have been in the same bedding for all this time you may want to use a strainer to get all the chaf, shed, etc. and start them off fresh.
chuckelliott
Jul 15, 2003 09:48 PM
get some chicken mash (chick starter) cook it for 2-3 hours at 200 degr. in the oven to kill eggs of other bugs, then put your worms in with carrots for hidration. I've done this for years and have thousands right now.
davemwd
Jul 15, 2003 10:39 PM
all these posts will work.....bran will work well too! You can get it at feed stores.
