WalterTheDragon":2ksc9y77 said:
I find that keeping crickets is hard because they always find a way to escape my cricket keeper and its getting on my nerves (my mom will kill me if she finds another one). Worms are much easier to keep and less likely to be found all over my house. So what I want to know is which worms to use as a staple. Ive heard good things about silkworms and calciwroms. I want to know which is the best or if I should use both. Also, how many to feed every day.
Thanks!
ps are caliworms, phoenix worms and repti worms the same thing
You can use black soldier fly larvae (under the brand names of "Reptiworms" and "Phoenix Worms"), silkworms, hornworms, and superworms (if your bearded dragon is approximately 16 inches or longer in length) as staples.
Reptiworms, Phoenix Worms, and CalciWorms are all the same species of worm: black soldier fly larvae. The difference is primarily their brand and the type of diet the worms are reared on. Reptiworms and Phoenix Worms can both be used as staples because of their balanced nutritional content and proper calcium
hosphorous ratios; however, Calciworms should only be supplemented, as they have much higher calcium content and imbalanced ratio than either of the other two. And too much calcium can be detrimental.
Also, variety is generally always best. If you can afford to feed a variety of worms, oftentimes, that'll be more beneficial than relying on one type of worm.
As to how many to feed every day, it depends on your specific bearded dragon's relative age and eating habits. For younger bearded dragons (approximately a younger than a year and a half, though it may vary), generally, it is recommended that you allow your bearded dragon to eat as many as it will eat within a ten to fifteen minute time frame, two to three times a day. Most bearded dragons will not overeat, and will eat until they are happy and satisfied. The ten to fifteen minute time frame is put in for the bearded dragons that may overeat. For adults, protein should be offered once a day, every day (though some adults may only need protein once every other day). Though this is just a general rule of thumb, it's also often recommended.
