I gave my beardie some waxworms the other day for being so good and also trying to vary up his diet. I am curious what is a good reasonable amount to give him since these are more classified as "treats". When i first gave them to him, he just waited for more :lol:
I got the 50ct from Petco so im wondering how many days i should give him? Thanks
I gave my beardie some waxworms the other day for being so good and also trying to vary up his diet. I am curious what is a good reasonable amount to give him since these are more classified as "treats". When i first gave them to him, he just waited for more :lol:
I got the 50ct from Petco so im wondering how many days i should give him? Thanks
Hi! SInce they're fattening, I only recommend 2 once a week, maybe even less. They're not the healthiest things and you don't want to use them as a staple feeder for your beardie.
OMG really? The petstore said every other day should be alright. LOL :lol: You really have to double check everything. Well he has had idk like 15 or so. Is he done for the week now? Also, since i gave him those worms he's not really excited to eat crickets. Is it because he is full or just spoiled now?
OMG really? The petstore said every other day should be alright. LOL :lol: You really have to double check everything. Well he has had idk like 15 or so. Is he done for the week now? Also, since i gave him those worms he's not really excited to eat crickets. Is it because he is full or just spoiled now?
Yeah they should be used only occasionally as a treat if at all. We once gave 3 to our cheeky one day and he refused to eat anything else for 4 days so we didn't use them again. They are pretty much like candy for beardies.
Yikes :shock: Well i wont feed him anymore of the waxworms. So pretty much the 50ct is a waste really. Is that a side effect that eating too much waxworms can cause laziness? :lol:
He looks good, healthy and happy. The belly looks well fed but isn't a problem, doesnt look swollen, when they young they grow so fast so don't worry about it, especially if you cut way down on the wax worms. I have heard silk worms are really good if you can get them where you live, haven't used them myself as can't get them in England but they are meant to be great as a staple. Calci worms are also really good, high in calcium and protein but low in fat.
Ok thank you, good to know. I know they are used for a treat but wasn't sure exactly how many waxworms is ideal :lol: I'll definitely keep in mind waxworms are fed sparingly. I usually like to buy samples from the store to see how he reacts although he usually eats about everything in sight lol. Just wondering where i can get Calci-worms and silkworms at a good price.
Ok thank you, good to know. I know they are used for a treat but wasn't sure exactly how many waxworms is ideal :lol: I'll definitely keep in mind waxworms are fed sparingly. I usually like to buy samples from the store to see how he reacts although he usually eats about everything in sight lol. Just wondering where i can get Calci-worms and silkworms at a good price.
If you want super cheap silkworms, buy them as eggs ( 200 - 300 is a good number ) and hatch your own , they do very well as tiny newly hatched worms on fresh tender mulberry leaves , chow is OK if you are unable to find a mulberry tree or source a supply of fresh mulberry leaves.
in about a month the little silkworms will look like silkworms and be about 1 cm long.
Been observing him because he seems to not have an appetite since i have given him so many waxworms that day. Been giving him fresh veggies/salad each day in hopes that hopefully those waxworms will finally pass through and get it out of his system. Do you know how long it will take until he starts having an appetite again? Very unusual for him since he will eat a lot of crickets and now he seems to look at them uninterested :lol:
Curious... how long is it okay for a beardie to not eat? Week?
I also found out from a vet saying waxworms causes constipation so i gave my little guy a bath. He definitely went in the bath. I also used reptisafe water conditioner. This is helping his sheds as well.
I dont think i will be giving him anymore waxworms. They are literally a glob of fat wiggling around. I feel so bad for him too