Tenebrio molitor
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Mealworms[edit]
Mealworms are not actually worms, they are the larval form of the mealworm or darkling beetle. They grow to 1.25-1.8cm (0.5-0.7")
Acceptability[edit]
Large fish, reptiles, and amphbians may be fed mealworms.
Nutrients[edit]
- unknown
Availability[edit]
- These are widely avalible.
Special Notes[edit]
- As with giving your animals any live food, there is the risk of adding parasites and dieases to your tank.
- These creatures are large and can pinch you if mishandled.
Pictures[edit]
Mealworms living up to thier name.
