1kg CONTAINER OF SUPER WORMS ZOPHOBAS MORIO (express postage only)_

Description

MEALWORMS VS SUPERWORMS

SUPERWORM

Family = Tenebrionidae (a darkling beetle).
Species = Zophobas morio.
Size = Most supplier’s superworms are approximately 50mm+ in length.
Nutrition = High levels of calcium, fibre, and fat…. higher levels of protein.
Storage = Must be stored in room temperature, then can be fed to pets for months.
Colour = Darker brown color with black spot on both ends.
Aggressiveness = Can bite but not known to they have a small pin on their backs used for attacking.
Exoskeleton = Quite soft, makes digestion easy.

MEALWORM

Family = Tenebrionidae (a darkling beetle).
Species = Tenebrio molitor.
Size = Our “Giant” size mealworms are approximately 25-35 mm in length, while our “Medium” size mealworms are approximately 12-20 mm in length. None of our mealworms are induced hormonally to be larger, they are 100% natural. Our Giant Mealworms are larger because they are simply farther along in their life cycle and have been feeding on Mealworm Chow longer.
Nutrition = Higher levels of protein…lower levels of calcium, fibre, and fat.
Storage = Must be stored in a refrigerator, then can be fed to pets for 6-10 weeks.
Colour = Lighter brown, uniform color.
Aggressiveness = Can bite / sting.
Exoskeleton = Quite hard, makes digestion a bit of a challenge.

WARNING

Some companies sell mealworms (Tenebrio molito) and advertise them as superworms (Zophobas morio).
Some companies sell superworms (Zophobas morio) and advertise them as mealworms (Tenebrio molitor).
Some companies bulk up their mealworms (Tenebrio molito) with the use of hormones, so that they are the same size as superworms (Zophobas morio). We do not do that.
Never buy worms based off of a product title.  “Giant Mealworms” and they are approximately 12-20 mm in length, while other companies also title their worms “Giant Mealworms” and they are only approximately 12 mm in length. Always use the size listed in the product description as well as the scientific classification listed in the product description to know what you are buying. If neither are listed, we recommend contacting the seller.
Whether pet stores / online companies are being intentionally misleading, or they are simply misinformed themselves, we recommend contacting them directly to ask about worm specifics before purchasing.