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I was wondering if anyone had any info on using nightcrawlers as a food source for horned frogs. I'm not sure if they should be transfered to a different soil because of what might be in the "soil" they are sold in. I've tried to research this topic and have come up empty-handed. If anyone has any information regarding this subject it would be greatly appreciated.

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I have used nightcrawlers as a part of the diet of my frogs without any problems. I grow them myself in a vermicomposting bin in my garage. I purchased the initial colony from worm man. I keep them in peat moss and shredded paper, and I make sure the substrate is always damp. When using them for feeding, I wash them off with dechlorinated water before feeding them to my herps. If you are worried about the soil content in the worms, you can place them in a shallow basin of cool water overnight and let them void their gut contents(taken from horned frogs, by ray hunziker). I havent had luck getting my cornutas to eat them, so you may want to pick up a few at your local pet store or tackle shop before purchasing a large colony. good luck!

Thanks for the info skunklord. Since my initial message I have fed my cornuta 2 "canadian nightcrawlers". If I can get the right equipment I will try to post some pictures. What else have you tried to feed your cornuta's? So far I've fed mine crickets,pinkys,fish(Mollys and Plattys only),hoppers,and just recently nightcrawlers.
Thanks Again

I got mine feeding primarily on a diet of lobster roaches, crickets, and silkworms. I occasionally give them pinkies, anoles, house geckos, southern toads, or squirell tree frogs as a treat.