Superworm colony

[Nanna Nettie]

Hi all,
Just a question about a superworm colony set. I'm setting up a four drawer cabinet. Do you need to use a fluon barrier around the tops of the drawers to prevent escapees like you do with a woodies colony?

 

[MissSkittles]

What are the drawers made of and how deep are they? If it’s a smooth plastic and is at least taller than the worms are long, I wouldn’t think the barrier is needed. I kept mine in a plastic critter keeper without a lid and they did fine. I’m not sure if the beetles can fly or not, but they stayed put and were quite busy making eggs.

 

[Nanna Nettie]

The drawers are smooth plastic and about 150mm deep.

 

[ERKleRose]

That’s good! As long as the substrate isn’t too deep

 

[Nanna Nettie]

Awesome, thanks for the help

 

[elizaann2]

I know you need to separate the beetles from the worms but do you need to separate worms based on their size?

 

[Nanna Nettie]

I found this helpful when I first started looking around for information