dominicthechameleon
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How long do superworms live if I get 500 and I don't separate them to pupate? Thanks 
Life of Superworms?
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drcrossfire
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I almost thought i was going to read a thread about a day in the life of superworms....
"It was a day unlike any others- a hand came down and chose me, to take me to the glorious outside world. But wait... whats that over there? A creature of such monstrous size surely will be my friend......"
"It was a day unlike any others- a hand came down and chose me, to take me to the glorious outside world. But wait... whats that over there? A creature of such monstrous size surely will be my friend......"
SSimsswiSS
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How long do superworms live if I get 500 and I don't separate them to pupate? Thanks
It's a game of chicken. They don't want to pupate with the other worms around. Because they become food for the other worms once they pupate. So they can last a long time trying to stay live.
absolutbill
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I think it's about a year or so, that's been my experience at least. Do you not want them to pupate and breed? They are quite easy feeders to raise and maintain - I bought 1000 and it's lasted me a couple of years, just by breeding them.
dominicthechameleon
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absolutbill
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You only have to separate out about 2 dozen and you can do it 1 dozen at a time. When they turn into beetles they will mate like rabbits and you'll end up with hundreds of superworms. It does take a little time, but is worth all the money you'll save. I bought 3 plastic containers from a sewing store that you use to separate thread. Then I punched air holes in the top - you just drop 1 worm into each square and voila - wait about a week and you have "aliens". Pull them out, and wait another week and you have beetles. Just in case you change your mind, now you have a "how to" guide
dominicthechameleon
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You only have to separate out about 2 dozen and you can do it 1 dozen at a time. When they turn into beetles they will mate like rabbits and you'll end up with hundreds of superworms. It does take a little time, but is worth all the money you'll save. I bought 3 plastic containers from a sewing store that you use to separate thread. Then I punched air holes in the top - you just drop 1 worm into each square and voila - wait about a week and you have "aliens". Pull them out, and wait another week and you have beetles. Just in case you change your mind, now you have a "how to" guide
Thanks for that.
drcrossfire
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when i did it i just separated them with a fishing tacklebox. The clear plastic ones with a bunch of dividers. I think they sell them for beads at craft stores and hardware stores for knick nacks.
really easy.. just drop one in each slot.
really easy.. just drop one in each slot.
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