Mealworms (Bag of 500g) | Live Reptile Feeder Insects

Mealworms are one of the most widely used feeder insects in reptile and amphibian keeping, and this 500g bag gives you a solid supply for regular feeding sessions. High in fat and easy for animals to catch, they work best as a treat rather than a staple — offered once or twice a week alongside a more varied diet. Gut-loaded before packing and dispatched directly from the breeder, these arrive in the best possible nutritional condition.

Size and Species Suitability

Standard mealworms sit just above mini mealworm size, making them a practical choice for smaller reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates as well as adults of many common species. They are routinely used as a treat feed for the following:

• Juvenile bearded dragons
• Adult leopard geckos
• Adult crested geckos
• Adult chameleons
• Large frogs
• Juvenile to adult tarantulas and praying mantis

Gut-Loading and Nutrition

Mealworms are pre-fed before dispatch to maximise their nutritional content on arrival. To keep them in peak condition until use, continue gut-loading with fresh leafy greens, carrots, squash, or sweet potato — these provide both hydration and nutrients that carry through to your animal. Remove any uneaten food daily to prevent mould and keep the livefood healthy.

Packaging and Transit

Your mealworms are packed in a ventilated plastic tub with air holes to maintain airflow and secure containment during delivery. In warm weather, the outer box may include additional perforations for ventilation; in colder months, a heat pack may be included to stabilise temperature in transit.

Storage and Care

Keep mealworms at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and draughts. Feed them at regular intervals to maintain condition and activity levels. Avoid overcrowding — provide appropriate housing with enough space for them to burrow and move freely. Well-maintained livefood delivers measurably better nutrition to your animals.

Animal Suitability at a Glance

• Juvenile bearded dragons — treat feed
• Adult leopard geckos and crested geckos — treat feed
• Adult chameleons — treat feed
• Large frogs and amphibians
• Insectivorous invertebrates including tarantulas and mantis species

Farm-bred and gut-loaded, these mealworms are a dependable treat feeder that integrates cleanly into any varied reptile or amphibian feeding routine.