Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Canned Small Mealworms for Lizards, Turtles, and Birds
Product Description
Zoo Med Can O' Mini Mealies contains small-sized mealworms, ideal for most lizards, turtles, fish, birds, and small animals. Spoon out the appropriate amount for the animal's size, taking care not to overfeed. For water turtles or tropical fish, offer what they can eat in 5 minutes, then net out and discard any leftovers.
Benefits
- Small Size Mealworms: Contains small-size mealworms, a good fit for most lizards, turtles, fish, birds, and small animals.
- Farm-Raised Mealworms: Made from farm-raised mealworms (Tenebrio molitor), the only ingredient listed by the manufacturer for this can.
- Over 1,500 per Can: Product details describe each can as filled with over 1,500 small mealworms ready to spoon out.
- Cooked in the Can: Product details note that the mealworms are cooked in the can to lock in flavor and freshness.
- Softened Exoskeleton: The cooking process softens the exoskeleton of each mealworm in the can, according to product details.
- No Live Insects to Store: A convenient alternative to storing live insects until mealtime, so you can keep a can ready.
- Easy Portioning: Spoon out the appropriate amount for your animal's size, and avoid overfeeding at each meal.
Ingredients
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein, min | 17.0% |
| Crude Fat, min | 5.0% |
| Crude Fiber, max | 1.0% |
| Crude Ash, max | 3.0% |
| Moisture | 70.0% |
Ingredient List
Farm-raised mealworms (Tenebrio molitor).
How to Use
Recommended-Dosage Chart
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Lizards, birds, and small animals | Spoon out the appropriate amount for the size of the animal; do not overfeed |
| Tropical fish and water turtles | Offer an amount they can finish within 5 minutes, then remove and throw away any uneaten food. |
| Serving | Open the can and feed it into an appropriate bowl |
| After opening | Refrigerate; keeps for about one week |
Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your pet's health.
Dosage & Administration Instructions
- Open and Spoon Out: Open the can and spoon out the appropriate amount for the animal's size.
- Serve in a Bowl: Place the mealworms in an appropriate feeding bowl for your lizard, turtle, bird, or small animal.
- Do Not Overfeed: Offer only the amount your animal needs, since the directions specifically say not to overfeed.
- Water Turtles and Tropical Fish: Feed what they can consume in 5 minutes, then net out and discard any uneaten mealworms.
- Refrigerate Leftovers: Store leftover mealworms from an opened can in the refrigerator, where they last about one week.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Avoid Overfeeding: Feed only an appropriate amount for your animal's size, as the directions warn against overfeeding.
- Remove Uneaten Food: Net out and discard uneaten mealworms from water turtle and tropical fish tanks after 5 minutes.
- Use Opened Cans Promptly: Refrigerate opened mealworms and use them within about one week of opening the can for best freshness.
Storage Information
- Refrigerate After Opening: Once the can is opened, keep the mealworms refrigerated; they will last about one week.
- Sealed Cans: Keep sealed cans in a cool place, away from direct sunlight, until you need them.
Shipping & Return
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For return instructions or product concerns please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What animals can eat Can O' Mini Mealies?
Ans: These small-sized mealworms are ideal for most lizards, turtles, fish, birds, and small animals. For water turtles and tropical fish, feed only what they can consume in 5 minutes; for other animals spoon out an appropriate amount for their size.
Q2: How many mealworms should I feed my lizard?
Ans: Spoon out the appropriate amount for the size of the animal you are feeding, and do not overfeed. The directions do not specify an exact number per feeding, so ask your veterinarian if you are unsure how many mealworms are appropriate for your lizard.
Q3: Can I feed canned mealworms to my turtle or fish?
Ans: Yes. When feeding aquatic turtles or tropical fish, offer only the amount they can eat within 5 minutes. Afterward, net out and discard any uneaten food so leftover mealworms are not left in the water. Refrigerate the opened can for up to about one week.
Q4: How long do Mini Mealies last after opening?
Ans: Once opened, the mealworms can be kept in the refrigerator and last for about one week. Spoon out only what you need at each feeding, and keep unopened cans in a cool, dry place until you are ready to use them.
Q5: Are canned mealworms softer than live mealworms?
Ans: Product details note that the small mealworms are cooked in the can, a process that softens the exoskeleton. This also locks in flavor and freshness offering reptile and bird keepers a more convenient option than storing live insects until mealtime.
Q6: What is in Can O' Mini Mealies?
Ans: The only listed ingredient is farm-raised mealworms (Tenebrio molitor). The guaranteed analysis shows a minimum of 17.0% crude protein and 5.0% crude fat, a maximum of 1.0% crude fiber and 3.0% crude ash, and a moisture content of 70.0% in each can.
Q7: Where are Can O' Mini Mealies made?
Ans: Product specifications list Indonesia as both the country where the mealworms are made and where they are sourced. Each 1.2-ounce can contains small, farm-raised mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) that are cooked in the can to lock in flavor and freshness.