Question about feeder earthworms.

[SwolemanCrog]

Okay so is it okay to feed them the feeder earthworms from pet stores? Does anyone do this? Please do tell.

 

[CooperDragon]

I've read a lot about wild and bait earthworms possibly having high parasite loads but I'm not sure if that's true or not. I suspect as with most feeder bugs it depends on the supplier and how the worms were raised. I'd imagine it would be important to work with a reputable vendor.

 

[DaisyDragon123]

I've seen so many mixed reviews about earthworms and their possibility to transmit parasites that I just stay away and don't chance it.

 

[Pixall]

Parasites don't spontaneously generate in healthy stock. that is to say, get some captive raised earthworms and you are good to go. You can even try your hand at raising your own and do a bit of home composting of kitchen scraps. I can't keep nightcrawlers very long. Haha between my tegu and monitor, id go thru literally dozens a day if I fed them as much as they wanted.

 

[ruben0311]

I think the important thing to remember about feeders is that just because the feeder has a parasite doesn't mean that it will be a parasite for the Beardie. likewise some symbiotic bacteria in feeders can easily be harmful to beardeds and we could never know... sometimes you just gotta give it a go with your gut instinct and keep an eye on feces and body language.