FSM;2452217; said:
not breeding, just want them for food, but want to know how long I have before they change.
How long till mealworms turn into a beetle?
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not breeding, just want them for food, but want to know how long I have before they change.
Put them in a container with some rolled oats (plain oatmeal) and set them outside somewhere...it's cold enough at night to keep them from pupating...that's if they are indeed mealworms...
Superworms are a different animal all together, they'll die if they get too cold (like the fridge)...
Superworms are a different animal all together, they'll die if they get too cold (like the fridge)...
I wouldn't...esse;2452570; said:Can you still feed them to your fish when they turn into Beatles?
andyjs;2451138; said:
GROSS bro........Gross.........
I buy meal worms every week, 2 dozen or so....Normally it'll be gone within 2-3 days....But I keep them fed in a retired tarantula terrarium....
I just got 50 mealworms for $1.50 and they are suppose to be small mealworms. But all are about an inch and a little over. I fed 2 of them so far to my fish. Cut the heads off, then cut 1 of the worms in half. Tossed those 2 piece in for the small cichlids and then gave the other whole one to my BGK. They loved it! The BGK powered down the mealworm, then was bobbing his head out of his cave looking for more. Their dinner isnt for another 5 hours or so. So thats when they will get more.
It will take a few weeks if you add water to the meal there in i'm pretty sure it helps them morph faster
Pretty sure you can still feed the beetles to lizards and stuff
Pretty sure you can still feed the beetles to lizards and stuff
I cut the heads off for safety. I know alot of people say it wont do anything to your fish, I still do it just in case.
I also dont know if I can use all 50 worms before they change to beetles. I only got fish to feed them to. I may put some outside on top of my back wall to let birds get them.
I also dont know if I can use all 50 worms before they change to beetles. I only got fish to feed them to. I may put some outside on top of my back wall to let birds get them.
No need to cut off the heads, I have never had a problem, and in nature, they come with heads...Pyramid_Party;2454569; said:
If you store them in oatmeal you can set them in a cool spot and they'll be good for a month or better...I have ordered them in 1000 count boxes and stored them that way, and they kept for over a month without turning into beatles...
