Supers

[Mountain Dragon]

I haven’t feed super worms yet and have a big order coming what do y’all recommend to put on the floor of their “enclosure” oatmeal, grains, dirt?

 

[Chameleoking]

You should cover the superworms with a thick layer of wheat middling, oatmeal, or Fluker's mealworm bedding to provide bedding and a food source

 

[MissSkittles]

I use mealworm bedding grain (bran or whatever it’s made of). They like to bury themselves, so make sure it’s at least a few inches deep. Then to prevent possible mold growth in the bedding grain, I use a small plastic lid to put their moist food on.

 

[Thatcher]

I just buy them from my local pet store and they come with some food in the cup then I put them in my feeder cup and they disappear then peach fuzz has a sinister grin!

 

[jamest0o0]

I know most people use the beddings described above, but I don't like to. They block calcium and other nutrients from being absorbed. There are healthier options. I raise my supers on eco earth and feed them the same foods that I feed the roaches.

With all that said, if all your other care is good... dusting, food variety, etc... it probably doesn't make a big difference. Especially if the supers are just used as treats.

 

[Mountain Dragon]

Thankyou all for your advice…. I absolutely hate oatmeal and my parents make it like every other day for breakfast fast so they have like 10 oatmeal bins so hahahaha I can use alll of themmmmm

 

[jamest0o0]

"Oats contain phytic acid, which impairs the absorption of iron, zinc, calcium, and more, and blocks the production of digestive enzymes"

First google search 'oats phytic acid'

Phytic acid is also present in other grains, corn, etc.

 

[Mountain Dragon]

"Oats contain phytic acid, which impairs the absorption of iron, zinc, calcium, and more, and blocks the production of digestive enzymes"

First google search 'oats phytic acid'

Phytic acid is also present in other grains, corn, etc.

So no oats?

 

[jamest0o0]

I wouldn't say no oats, but maybe not a great bedding to go with. The nutrition of a feeder is influenced somewhat by what it's raised feeding on.

 

[Mountain Dragon]

I wouldn't say no oats, but maybe not a great bedding to go with. The nutrition of a feeder is influenced somewhat by what it's raised feeding on.

Okay thankyou for the info

 

[kinyonga]

I was once told not to use oatmeal for bedding but I have pet been able to remember the reason since I was told so long ago....but it was someone who had to do with nutrition and insects. I think they said it had to do with calcium absorption.
I think @jamest0o0 has finally given me a reason!

 

[Mountain Dragon]

I was once told not to use oatmeal for bedding but I have pet been able to remember the reason since I was told so long ago....but it was someone who had to do with nutrition and insects. I think they said it had to do with calcium absorption.
I think @jamest0o0 has finally given me a reason!

That’s great! We learn something every day

 

[kinyonga]

That’s great! We learn something every day

And it doesn't matter how old (or young) you are...there is always something to learn!

 

[Mountain Dragon]

And it doesn't matter how old (or young) you are...there is always something to learn!

Agree!

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

That’s great! We learn something every day