Is a Giant Mealworm the same as a Superworm?
- Thread starter Highway61
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Hydra_cosplay
Avid Member
I believe as far as nutrition and chitin go superworms are better for the chameleon.
The mealworms are easy to feed off, be careful as the super worms bite, don't know if they can hurt your baby though.
BenjiTheCham
Established Member
No they are different. Giant mealworms still have a lot of chitin like regular mealworms.
https://www.joshsfrogs.com/catalog/blog/2017/09/giant-mealworms-vs-superworms/
https://www.joshsfrogs.com/catalog/blog/2017/09/giant-mealworms-vs-superworms/
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
While they're both larvae of darkling beetles, they are different species entirely.
Mealworms = Tenebrio molitor
Superworms = Zophobas morio
Mealworms = Tenebrio molitor
Superworms = Zophobas morio
Highway61
Chameleon Enthusiast
Thanks for all the responses. This blog explains it pretty good. My cham loves superworms (just a few a week as treats) but I haven't been able to find any recently.
BenjiTheCham
Established Member
I usually get mine from petsmart, because their superworms seem pretty good.
mujino
Established Member
I have found Joshsfrogs to always have them in stock.
