If you’re new to owning a reptile, or are looking into different forms of nutrition for your pet, you may not have heard of superworms before. What you should know about these larvae is that they are an excellent source of nutrition for reptiles, and to keep your animals healthy you should consider incorporating them into their diet.
Technically speaking, a superworm is a larvae from a Zophobas morio beetle. They are often around 2 inches long, but are thicker than other worms. Here’s why a superworm is the best choice for your reptile’s diet. What’s Different with a Superworm? You may think superworms are called as such because they’re “better” than other worms. Although that’s not what they’re named after, you wouldn’t be far wrong. Superworms are excellent for your reptiles because they have less chitin in their exoskeleton. This makes them easier for your animals to digest. If your pet has difficulty or issues with eating their food straight away, whether that’s a health concern or a matter of indifference, superworms are ideal to feed them as they wriggle lots. This catches the attention of your reptile and encourages them to eat the superworms more quickly. Read more from this blog. http://bit.ly/2mzoq79
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About usGreat Lakes Hornworm is an online retailer of reptile food, fishing bait and research insects. We are mainly known for the excellent quality of our live superworms for sale due to the ingredient specific and highly nutritious diet we feed our worms. This ensures that what goes into our customers’ animals will help sustain or gain weight during breeding season. Archives
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