Zoo Med Can O' Worms Reptile Food & Treat (1.2 oz)

Canned Medium Mealworms for Lizards, Turtles, and Birds

Product Description

Zoo Med Can O' Worms contains medium-sized mealworms, ideal for most lizards, turtles, fish, birds, and small animals. These farm-raised mealworms are cooked in the can with their natural juices to lock in flavor and freshness. Spoon out an appropriate amount for lizards, snakes, and amphibians, or feed water turtles what they can eat in 5 minutes, then net out leftovers.

Benefits

• Medium Size Mealworms: Medium-sized mealworms are suited to most lizards, turtles, fish, birds, and small animals at feeding time.
• 300 Mealworms per Can: Product details state that each can contains 300 farm-raised mealworms, ready to spoon out.
• Natural Juices Preserved: Natural juices are preserved in the can, which, according to the product details, locks in flavor and freshness.
• Softened Exoskeleton: Because the mealworms are cooked in the can, their exoskeletons soften, according to product details.
• Guidance for Each Animal Group: Feeding directions cover lizards, snakes, and amphibians separately from water turtles, with clear portion guidance.
• Easier Than Live Insects: A much more convenient way to feed your pet than storing live insects until mealtime.
• Farm-Raised Mealworms: Made from farm-raised mealworms (Tenebrio molitor), the only ingredient listed for this product is by the manufacturer.

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredient List

Farm-raised mealworms (Tenebrio molitor).

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

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

• Portion by Animal Size: Spoon out an appropriate amount of mealworms for the size of your lizard, snake, or amphibian.
• Not for Hatchlings: Avoid feeding these mealworms to hatchling lizards or to small amphibians 2 inches and under.
• Water Turtle Feeding: Offer water turtles what they can consume in 5 minutes, then net out and discard any uneaten mealworms.
• Store Leftovers Cold: Refrigerate leftover mealworms from an opened can and use them within about one week of opening.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Hatchling Lizards and Small Amphibians: Do not use for hatchling lizards or small amphibians 2 inches and under, per the feeding directions.
• Watch for Spoilage: Discard any opened mealworms if they develop a foul odor or show visible mold growth.
• Clear Uneaten Food From Water: Net out uneaten mealworms after 5 minutes to prevent them from staying in your water turtle's tank.

Storage Information

• Refrigerate After Opening: Once opened, Can O' Worms can be kept in the refrigerator for about one week.
• Unopened Cans: Keep sealed cans in a cool, dry location, out of direct sunlight, until they are ready for use.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the difference between Can O' Worms and Can O' Mini Mealies?

Ans: Can O' Worms contains medium-sized mealworms, while Can O' Mini Mealies contains small-sized mealworms. Product details state that each 1.2-ounce Can O' Worms contains 300 mealworms, and both cans list farm-raised mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) as the only ingredient.

Q2: What animals can eat Can O' Worms?

Ans: These medium-sized mealworms are ideal for most lizards, turtles, fish, birds, and small animals, and the product specifications list hedgehogs among small pets. The directions cover lizards, snakes, amphibians, and water turtles, but not hatchling lizards or small amphibians measuring 2 inches or less.

Q3: How many mealworms should I feed my leopard gecko?

Ans: Spoon out the appropriate amount for the size of the animal you are feeding. The directions do not set a specific number of mealworms, so ask your veterinarian for a portion that suits your gecko, and avoid feeding hatchling lizards.

Q4: How do I feed Can O' Worms to a water turtle?

Ans: For water turtles, feed as much as they can consume in 5 minutes, then net out and discard any uneaten food. Removing leftovers keeps old mealworms out of the tank, and the rest of the opened can should go in the refrigerator.

Q5: How long does Can O' Worms last after opening?

Ans: Once opened, Can O' Worms can be kept in the refrigerator for about 1 week. Throw away the mealworms if they develop a foul odor or show visible mold growth, and keep sealed cans in a shaded, moisture-free area until feeding time.

Q6: Why are the mealworms cooked in the can?

Ans: Product details explain that the mealworms are cooked in the can to lock in flavor and freshness with their natural juices. The process also softens the exoskeleton and the canned format is a more convenient option than storing live mealworms until mealtime.

Q7: What is in Can O' Worms?

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, with a maximum of 1.0% crude fiber and 3.0% crude ash, and moisture listed at 70.0% per can.

Q8: Where is Can O' Worms 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 holds medium-sized, farm-raised mealworms cooked in the can with natural juices to lock in freshness.