Mealworms?

[KangAndKodos]

I was under the impression that they are total garbage but when I asked our breeder (good reputation) if there was something I could add to our babies diet she gave us a small tub of meal worms. She said only a couple every few days, not even every second day. I havent given him any but just wondering if I should even bother with them? Or if they would be more suitable for my 4yo beardie?

 

[Claudiusx]

I wouldn't. There are other insects out there that would be much better options. I sure as heck wouldn't feed it to my babies.

Was this breeder saying a couple every few days would be a suitable diet for your baby?

-Brandon

 

[Mistyck]

Your 4yo beardie does not need the mealworms either. Mealworms are basically just crap for beardies.

Is it just a local breeder, or is it a well-known breeder that is making the suggestion to you? If it's a local breeder, then they might not know well enough.

 

[KangAndKodos]

I dont know, thats why I asked you guys.

Anyone know about how long it takes to start up a dubia colony?

The breeders own J&J Reptiles. I did my research on them and was told by a reptile rescuer that I've known for some time that they were great breeders. This is the only thing I've ever questioned them with.

 

[Mistyck]

So you're in Canada then...?

I still wouldn't give mealworms to your dragons.

Sorry hate to tell you, that if you're in Canada, then tropical roaches aren't available to you..

http://www.beardeddragon.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=76&t=156695

If you're not in Canada, or Florida, then you can for sure get dubias...Here's a link to show you about them.

http://www.beardeddragon.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=76&t=188335

 

[KangAndKodos]

Crap lol. Is there something else I can start a colony with? Besides crickets? Or is that the only thing worth it for me?

 

[KangAndKodos]

Here is the website for the place we got our baby.

http://www.jjreptiles.ca/

 

[Mistyck]

How old and long is the beardie again?

If he's over 16 inches then you can do superworms...If not...

Calci-worms
Repti-worms
Phoenix worms
Hornworms
Crickets

That's pretty much all I can think of right now.

 

[KangAndKodos]

hes 10-11 weeks.

 

[Mistyck]

Yeah no superworms until he's at least 16" long.

I'm not in Canada, so I'm not sure what's available there for food, other than what I've already listed...

 

[KangAndKodos]

Ill start looking for distributors. We get a box of 250 3wk crickets every 1-2 weeks. Plus the 5wks for our adult.