I was wondering whether I can use wax worms instead of crickets as a meat source for my beardie. If so, how many wax worms should an adult beardie eat per day?
Wax worms should only be offered as an occasional treat as they are considered "beardie candy". They are very fatty and can cause fatty liver disease over time. They are several other worms that you can offer...silk worms, phoenix worms and if your beardie is 16" or longer, superworms.
No need to dust them. And depending on how hold your beardie is would determine how many to feed. If you have a baby, then just give him as many as he can eat 2-3 times a day. Once they get older then you can slow it down. Be warned though, they are small so you may go through quite a bit for awhile
I have been looking all over Michigan (even to the local Reptile Show) to get some of these locally and cannot find a thing.. I can't do roaches because the girfriend will probably murder me.... so looks like I have to continue to hand feed crickets! Hooray!
I can order online but the shipping is crazy for these.... from Mulberry at least that's where I looked.
I have been looking all over Michigan (even to the local Reptile Show) to get some of these locally and cannot find a thing.. I can't do roaches because the girfriend will probably murder me.... so looks like I have to continue to hand feed crickets! Hooray!
I can order online but the shipping is crazy for these.... from Mulberry at least that's where I looked.
Best to order phoenix from the source: http://www.phoenixworms.com They send priority mail and and do not charge for shipping. They also have more options for ordering--the more you order, the less you pay per worm.