Molting mealworms – nature's wonder spa

Too often I find myself outgrowing my own skin, watching it stretch into an unsightly mound of folded flab, wishing I could simply remove it and grow and entire new layer of coating...

"Where in the world Can I find some delicious mealworms?!"

“Um, you want delicious mealworms? GROSS!”

Harvesting your mealworms

Raising mealworms is a delicate balancing act; the longer you feed them, the larger they will become. But, if you feed them for too long, then they will transform into the pupa phase, then into the darkling beetle. So this fight against time maybe be a little emotionally corrosive, however, corralling the appropriate balance will reward your efforts with fruitful mealworms that are everything your birds and reptiles are looking for.

The unorthodox excitement of feeding mealworms.

The benefits of mealworms are undeniable. They are high in protein, making an excellent feed for your favorite, neighborly blue birds, or serving the appetites of those exotic reptiles that lounge by the heat rock in their terrarium. Mealworms are easy to find, as most pet stores will offer them, or you can order mealworms directly from Uncle Jim's Worm Farm, where they are they come with a live delivery guarantee. Although bearing such great benefits and easy discovery, mealworms can often present a puzzling dilemma upon receival, as most people are unaware of how exactly to feed their mealworms.

Mealworms: the circle of life!

You're probably considering mealworms if you are reading through this article, which isn't too surprising, considering their nutritional value. They provide a high portion of necessary protein for growing reptiles and birds. They also offer fat and potassium to the scaley consumers, which helps create an internally content pet. And not only beneficial for the pet, but they are typically less messy to handle than red wrigglers or european nightcrawlers.