Worm Staple

[Kimmer76]

My 176 gram bearded dragon won't eat BSF anymore. He/she doesn't even go near the bowl. Is there a replacement staple I can give that would be better or comparable? I like to offer crickets, worms, and collard greens daily.

 

[JessW]

Silk worms are also a good staple

 

[Kimmer76]

Where can I buy them without having to hatch them myself? My local pet stores only carry mealworms.

 

[JessW]

I haven't found any local stores that carry them, but you can order them online at coastalsilkworms.com and mulberry farms, although they are out of stock atm at mulberry

 

[Kimmer76]

Thank you! The information is greatly appreciated!

 

[JessW]

You're welcome!

 

[kingofnobbys]

My 176 gram bearded dragon won't eat BSF anymore. He/she doesn't even go near the bowl. Is there a replacement staple I can give that would be better or comparable? I like to offer crickets, worms, and collard greens daily.

He'll be fine on one or more of the following feeder insects as staples

Silkworms (he can manage medium sized (2" long) and even full size (3" plus) silkworms as they are soft and squishy and wont bite back .... most beardies love silkworms - they go bananas for them and they are a great very nutritious feeder insect.

If you can't find them at the local pet shop, they might order them in, alternatively there are silkworm breeders who can send them by express post , and of cause buying the worms as eggs and hatching your own is a good option but you'll have to wait for them to grow large enough to be a good meal before using them.

Crickets (he can likely handle 2/3 size) , they need to be gutloaded with calcium rich greens and other veg (I use buk or puk choi greens + dry adult repcal beardie pellets + carrot chunks) and he needs the crickets dusted daily with calcium powder.
Roaches (similar size)
Locasts (similar size).

I wouldn't offer superworms at this age/size.