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Cricket Care FAQ's
Mealworm Care Information
Superworm Care Information Super worm Care Information Super worms are not recommended as a staple in the diet of captive lizards. They should be considered as a very occasional snack or treat as they contain a hard to digest exoskeleton, are quite fatty, and have poor nutritional value. Super worms should not be given to any lizard less than 10-12" in length due to impaction risks. They should also not be given to unhealthy bearded dragons or dragons who have eating problems. 
NOTE: If meal worms and super worms are not provided with enough moisture and food they will eat each other! If you notice this, add more veggies or feed more frequently! Care given to super worms is generally the same as for meal worms (See Mealworm Care section). Super worms require being kept at a warm temperature, generally room temperature is fine. Do not keep super worms in the refrigerator, the cold temps will kill them.
 NOTE: Do not use paper towels or newspaper. The meal worms and super worms will eat it, even if it is not wet. I've seen numerous fluorescent pink super worms after they ate through a valentine's day ad (see worms on white lid in image at left). NOTE: These worms stayed fluorescent pink for 3 months, their pupae were also pink!
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