However, they are more variable in color, with a tan body and a black/dark brown head and black/dark brown stripes on the tail end. Superworms are also wormlike larvae with a segmented body and six legs. After they pupate, mealworm beetles are shiny dark brown or black. They grow to be around 1-1.25” long, unless treated with hormones to delay pupating, which turns them into “giant” mealworms around 1.5” long. Mealworms are small, wormlike larvae with a smooth, hard, segmented body, light orange color, and six legs at the front of the body. Once you know what to look for, a big difference between superworms and mealworms is their appearance. They’re also commonly dried and used as bird food. They’re very common feeder insects for many medium to small insectivorous and omnivorous reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and other exotic pets. Mealworms are the larvae of the Tenebrio molitor darkling beetle. They’re a common feeder insect for many medium to large insectivorous and omnivorous reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and other exotic pets. Reptiles, birds, fish, and even chickens Eat Superworms.Superworms are the larvae of the Zophobas morio darkling beetle. Large Superworms are 1.5 to 2" in length and ¼ inch in diameter! Reptiles, birds, fish, and even chickens Eat Superworms! They will also need a grain such as wheat bran as their food. Keep them at warm room temperatures (75° to 85°).įor storing larger numbers add a few chunks of carrot or potatoes for their water source to keep them alive. They don't need refrigeration - it will actually harm them. They have a long shelf life and are easily digestible. Reptiles, birds, fish, and even chickens eat Superworms. For live delivery guarantee: if your temps are below 55 or above 85° the "Hold for Pickup" button must be checked above!
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