Mealworms for Nutritious Animal Feed and Pet Care

Mealworms are live feeder insects commonly offered to suitable reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. They can be used as part of a varied feeding routine and are often offered in a suitable feeding dish to make feeding easier and reduce loose insects in the enclosure.

Mealworms should be offered in the correct size and quantity for the animal being fed, alongside appropriate gut loading, supplementation and species-specific care.

Key Benefits

• Live feeder insects
• Suitable for selected insect-eating reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates
• Can be offered in a feeding dish
• Useful as part of a varied feeding routine
• Available in convenient bag sizes depending on stock
• Easy to portion for suitable animals

Suitable For

Mealworms may be suitable for:

• Leopard Geckos
• Small insect-eating reptiles where appropriate
• Amphibians where suitable
• Tarantulas and other suitable invertebrates
• Other insect-eating animals that can safely take mealworms

How to Use

Offer Mealworms based on the animal’s size, species, age and condition. Choose an appropriately sized mealworm and offer only a suitable amount as part of the animal’s wider diet.

Mealworms can be placed in a feeding dish or offered with feeding tongs where appropriate. Remove uneaten live food after feeding to help keep the enclosure clean.

Care Guidance

Mealworms should not be relied on as the only feeder insect. A varied diet, suitable gut loading and calcium or vitamin supplementation may be needed depending on the animal being fed.

Store live food correctly and use fresh, active insects where possible.

Need help choosing the right live food size or feeding routine? Contact The Reptile Realm or visit our Antrim shop for advice.