![]() Waxworms make excellent food for reptiles especially with their high calcium and protein content, but due to their higher fat content they shouldn't be used as a staple, although they are very useful to fatten up a thin reptile. Place a few waxworms in a small, shallow container in the cage/vivarium. ![]() Bran and honey can be provided for food and moisture. ![]() The waxworms can be stored in the tubs they come in, or in a larger well-ventialted container. Waxworms are available in clear plastic tubs for easy feeding and storage. At room temperature waxworms can be kept for around 3-4 weeks before they pupate, although moths can be a great treat. The warmer they are kept the faster they grow, and then pupate and become moths. Waxworms should be stored in a cool, dark, well ventilated area. Highly nutritious with soft skins Waxworms are suitable for feeding to any lizard or insectivorous aviary bird or wild bird. If the wax worms are kept in conditions that are too warm, they will pupate and turn into moths. Warm them up gradually and they will regain their normal texture and vitality. When wax worms are cold they can appear lifeless. Waxworms are fed delicious nutrients such as honey and wheatgerm. Wax worms are best stored (in low humidity) at temperatures between 55F and 65F. Waxworms are the larvae of the waxmoth, specially treated with a completely natural process to inhibit pupation and aid storage.
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