Earthworms found in viv

[Boygeorge27]

Hi I've just been doing myour usual clean up routine and found 2 what look like Earthworms I've removed them. does anyone know if they are harmful to chams. and have any idea how they can get in? thanks

 

[alphakenc]

Probably from the soil inside the plant thats what Im guessing.

 

[Boygeorge27]

 

[Boygeorge27]

Probably from the soil inside the plant thats what Im guessing.

Thanks are theyou harmful ?

 

[alphakenc]

If the soil is organic with no fertilizer or any sort of chemical,and its the earthworm it will be a greal meal,other than that,if u not sure,stay away.
Your welcome.

 

[Boygeorge27]

The soil is proper reptile soil. we recently added woodlice for reptiles so maybe they came in with them

 

[alphakenc]

Woodlice are small, dark brown, beetle-like insects with slightly hard exoskeletons. Like earthworms they are often considered beneficial because they help to improve soil nutrient content, combat harmful insects, and promote soil health. However, they can also be pests.

 

[Boygeorge27]

Woodlice are small, dark brown, beetle-like insects with slightly hard exoskeletons. Like earthworms they are often considered beneficial because they help to improve soil nutrient content, combat harmful insects, and promote soil health. However, they can also be pests.

OK thanks a lot

 

[alphakenc]

OK thanks a lot

U are more then welcome.

 

[Carlton]

Woodlice are small, dark brown, beetle-like insects with slightly hard exoskeletons. Like earthworms they are often considered beneficial because they help to improve soil nutrient content, combat harmful insects, and promote soil health. However, they can also be pests.

Some cham species includuing jackson's LOVE wood lice (commonly referred to as sowbugs or pillbugs in the USA). They are not harmful if your cham eats them. You can also culture them to use as feeders.

 

[Nursemaia]

Pill bugs are also very high in calcium and are called pill bugs not because the roll up to look like pills but because long ago people used to eat them to help with indigestion. Their high calcium content is a natural relief for heartburn

 

[alphakenc]

Some cham species includuing jackson's LOVE wood lice (commonly referred to as sowbugs or pillbugs in the USA). They are not harmful if your cham eats them. You can also culture them to use as feeders.

Another feeder on the cham's menu,sounds good to me.

 

[Decadancin]

Pill bugs are also very high in calcium and are called pill bugs not because the roll up to look like pills but because long ago people used to eat them to help with indigestion. Their high calcium content is a natural relief for heartburn

I never knew the origin of the name. Quite honestly never looked for one. Very cool tidbit of info @Nursemaia !

 

[Nursemaia]

I never knew the origin of the name. Quite honestly never looked for one. Very cool tidbit of info @Nursemaia !

I'm full of useless information. I appreciate that you enjoyed my nerdiness

 

[Carlton]

Pill bugs are also very high in calcium and are called pill bugs not because the roll up to look like pills but because long ago people used to eat them to help with indigestion. Their high calcium content is a natural relief for heartburn

Interesting, I never knew that! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Goose502]

I purposely added worms to my viv. If they're eaten, great, if not, they amend the soil and are beneficial for the plants.

 

[phantomchameleon]

Pill bugs are also very high in calcium and are called pill bugs not because the roll up to look like pills but because long ago people used to eat them to help with indigestion. Their high calcium content is a natural relief for heartburn

i have a bunch of them in my basement because i live in an old house. maybe when slurpy gets better i can put him on a leash and have him help with pest control