(Chilecomadia Moorei)

Wax worms make excellent treats for reptiles

Almost two times the calcium content as other insects

Great fishing bait

Care:

Butter worms are imported from Chili and will stay plump and alive in the refrigerator (38-42 degrees) for about 3-4 months with minimal loss.

They do not require food or water. Just keep the substrate dry, replace if it becomes to moist.

(Tenebrio molkitor)

Giant Mealworms are a good pet food source High in protein and have a good shelf life. 

Great fishing bait 

Giant meal worms should be stored in a bedding such as our worm chow, which they will eat until it becomes a fine dust, at which point it should be discarded and fresh worm chow should be added, in addition to the bedding small amounts of fruits and vegetables can be added for moisture such as potato, apple, or carrots.

To store for longer periods of time, they can be refrigerated which will cause them to go dormant. Be sure to take them out once a week for a couple of hours and allow them to eat some potato, apple, or carrot to maintain their moisture. After a few hours of eating discard the fruit/vegetable and place them back in the refrigerator for storage. 

(Zophobas Morio)

Bearded Dragons love these!

Soft exoskeleton (shell) and easy to store Good source of protein for your pets, approximately 2" long

Store at room temperature for up to 2-3 months in a plastic bin with a bedding such as our worm chow. Feed sliced up potatoes, carrots, apples, or melons for moisture but you don't want to put more than they will eat in a day or two.

(Tenebrio molkitor) 

Mealworms are a good pet food source for reptiles, birds, and fish High in protein and have a great shelf life. 

Good size of food for young reptiles and birds 

Medium mealworms should be stored in a bedding such as our worm chow, which they will eat until it becomes a fine dust, at which point it should be discarded and fresh worm chow should be added, in addition to the bedding small amounts of fruits and vegetables can be added for moisture such as potato, apple, or carrots. 

To store for longer periods of time, they can be refrigerated which will cause them to go dormant. Be sure to take them out once a week for a couple of hours and allow them to eat some potato, apple, or carrot to maintain their moisture. After a few hours of eating discard the fruit/vegetable and place them back in the refrigerator for storage. 

Chances are you heard about Phoenix Worms from a friend, saw them at a reptile show, read about them on a reptile forum or saw our ads in Reptiles Magazine. However you got here, we're glad you dropped by to check us out. And if you decide to order a few cups for your pet, they will soon be thanking you, too, because HERPS GO NUTS OVER PHOENIX WORMS!

In development and tested by breeders since 2000, Phoenix Worms were introduced at the Daytona National Reptile Breeders Expo in 2005. They were deemed "the most exciting thing at the show" by Jon Coote, Chairman of the International Herpetological Society and Director of Research & Development for T-Rex Products. We were also mighty proud when 760 PETCO store managers voted Phoenix Worms #3 Best New Product out of 1000 products reviewed at their national meeting!

Phoenix Worms are the only calcium-rich feeder with the perfect balance of calcium and phosphorus, 1.5:1. This natural balance means that Phoenix Worms can be a staple in your pet's diet. Breeders report that hatchlings that are fed PWs right from the start are more than 30% larger than their clutch mates after just a few weeks! They also note higher activity levels and brighter colors for the babies that were fed PWs.

Here's why you will like this new premium feeder insect:

Phoenix Worms are ready to serve when you take them home. There's no need to dust or gut load these insects before feeding your pet. Phoenix Worms are low in fat and naturally have 23 to 61 times more calcium than other commonly fed feeder insects!

No need to culture them

You don't feed them

Stay fresh in their cup for weeks at room temperature (even longer at 50-60 degrees)

No noise

No odor

Will stay in a dish--no escapees in the house!

Convenient to take on vacation--or easy for a pet sitter to serve while you're away

You're going to enjoy watching your pet discover this new food. People tell us that their animals get excited when they see the "black cup" coming!

Here's why your pet will love Phoenix Worms:

They wiggle like crazy which excites and entices herps. Great food for a picky eater!

They taste good (a guess, but herps greedily consume them)

Come in four sizes to satisfy most pets, from darts to dragons

Stimulate the appetite of animals that don't readily feed

Can halt or reverse the effects of metabolic bone disease

Provide a boost of nutrition for gravid or just-laid females

A great start for all hatchlings!

Phoenix Worms are also a natural weapon against coccidia.

In addition to having a perfect balance of calcium and phosphorus,

Phoenix Worms provide high levels of natural lauric acid. Lauric acid

is known for its excellent antimicrobial properties including potent activity

against lipid coated viruses, clostridium and pathogenic protozoa including

coccidia. Lauric acid is a medium chain saturated fatty acid found in Phoenix

Worms as well as some vegetable oils and in dairy products. 53% of the fat

in Phoenix Worms is beneficial lauric acid, a proven antimicrobial especially

effective against coccidiosis.

The small size Phoenix Worms™ (8mm, about 5/16" long) are favorites of larger dart frogs, chameleons, baby geckos, turtles, and Venus Fly Trap plants. Tropical fish enjoy this size, too!

Medium size Phoenix Worms™ (12mm, about 7/16" long) are the size preferred by many herps--small bearded dragons, skinks, small geckos, chameleons, anoles, turtles, and many others.

This is also a good size for larger tropical fish.

Large Phoenix Worms™ (18mm, about 3/4" long) are the right size for larger pets. Bearded dragons, large geckos, monitors and veiled chameleons are all huge fans of large Phoenix Worms!

(Galleria Mellonella) 

Wax worms make excellent treats for reptiles

Many breeders use them to help fatten up their reptiles Great fishing bait 

Care: 

Wax worms do not tolerate heat well and should be maintained around 55 degrees. 

The best place to store wax worms for extended periods of time is in the butter tray of the refrigerator, if that is not possible they can be stored at room temperature with low humidity. 

Wax worms do not require feeding as they are at a point in their life cycle that they are just living off the fat stored up in their bodies, so the longer you keep them the smaller they will become. Make sure you remove any dead (black) wax worms from your container as you keep them.