Live Food Supper Worms (25 Pack)

Superworms are much larger than regular mealworms.  The scientific name for the Superworm is Zoophobas Mario. Mealworms are classified as Tenebrio molitor. 

SuperWorms are VERY active making them excellent live feeders for animals that love to hunt and chase their prey, and they contain less chitin (the stuff your nails are made of and makes the hard shell) making super worms easier for your animals to digest than meal worms and crickets which have the harder chitin.

Good hydration (59%). Protein (20%), but low in Calcium (1.1%) with a high fat content at 18%

Superworms are readily accepted by lizards, turtles, frogs, salamanders, birds, Koi and all other insect-loving animals.  It`s important to know that the hard chitin may make them less suitable for arachnids, some predatory insects, and baby or infant reptiles, since this may cause impaction (and possible death).

When feeding your smaller or younger exotics, try to feed the white or light-coloured Superworms since they have recently shed and would have a less hard outer chitin.  

The substrate the Super worms are reared and kept in has a huge impact on the nutritional value they will provide to your pets .  Moisture can be easily provided by adding cut carrot, potato/sweet potato, apple or orange peel, and their bedding or substrate should be checked  daily for dampness or mold. Canadian Wheat Bran is best since it generally does not get moldy like oats do.

Super worms, and virtually all other feeders, should be dusted with calcium immediately prior to presenting them to your pet (except when BSFL are the staple - NO dusting needed) and should only represent a portion of an exotic’s daily or staple food source, for a properly balanced diet, to keep your critters healthy and happy.