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Ok so I have been considering breeding wax worms since breeding mealworms and zophobas have worked out so well for me (if anyone wants any tips, just ask! I don't know everything certainly, but can share what's worked for me)

So anyway, the prices at pet stores for wax worms as we all know is ungodly high and I haven't ordered bugs online in YEARS. I have no clue who is good, who ships dead bugs, etc.

So I'm asking for 2 things...suggestions on current good dealers for worms and also any links on good sites explaining the care of wax worms for potentially breeding them. I do know they are the larvae of the Wax Moth. I've read that they do well on a mix of cereal grain and honey....anyone found a great way for raising them with optimal nutrition would love to know.
I'll also scroll through the posts here but have just literally come back to post on Kingsnake after a LONG sabbatical just from moving to a new place, new job, etc.

Hugs!

Amanda Rose

wax worms seem such a high fat worm compared to others, not really worth breeding...just buy once in awhile as a treat. However it all depends on what you plan to feed then too. For bearded dragons, most geckos and other lizards, they are just to fatty to give regularly.

I never bred them myself, though there are all kinds of 'care sheets' on breeding them online...google wax worm breeding should bring up quite a few. From what I remember, a mix of oat bran or wheat bran with honey is used..but that is all I remember.. Only feeder insect I ever bred was silkworms...much more versatile feeder worm than wax worms, more nutritious and not as fatty.
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PHLdyPayne

Forum Princess

Hi
I have bought wax worms from worm man who advertises here in kingsnake however the temp when I bought them was in 70s not summer so have no idea how they ship now but they arrived great in the winter here reg inexpensive postal(Florida).

I do know wax worms turn into moths so if flying insects don't bother you consider breeding Phoenix Worms which I read are easier and loaded with calcium and protein.

The maggot aka Phoenix Worm is cultivated in grain,etc and geckos,treefrogs,etc adore the fly and the grub.