- If bedding feels moist when they arrive, remove the lid and let them dry completely
- Remove any dead worms and pick off any cocoons from worm that are spinning daily
- These fatty plump worms are a delicious treat for birds and reptiles!
Waxworms are the caterpillar of the wax moth, they are 0.75″ long and feed on the beeswax in honeycombs. Their high fat content makes them a treat for insect eating animals, and even humans who practice eating insects love them! Fishermen know waxworms as ‘waxies’ and use them for catching panfish, rainbow trout, and salmon.
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