{"product_id":"mealworms-loose-in-trays-2-5-kg","title":"Live Mealworms Loose in Tray 2.5kg | Reptile Livefood","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive mealworms supplied loose in a 2.5kg tray — a bulk livefood option suited to keepers running multiple animals or feeding regularly. Mealworms (\u003cem\u003eTenebrio molitor\u003c\/em\u003e) are one of the most widely used feeder insects in reptile keeping, offering a practical, readily accepted food source for a broad range of lizards, amphibians, and invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You're Getting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a loose tray format, meaning the mealworms arrive together rather than in individual pre-counted portions. At 2.5kg, this is a bulk quantity intended for frequent feeders. Mealworms at this stage are the larval form of the beetle \u003cem\u003eTenebrio molitor\u003c\/em\u003e, with a firm body that makes them easy for animals to detect and consume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMealworms are accepted by a wide range of commonly kept reptiles and other exotic pets, including leopard geckos, bearded dragons, blue-tongued skinks, day geckos, and many amphibians such as toads and larger frogs. They are also a staple for insectivorous birds and some invertebrate species kept in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and Storage Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust with a calcium and vitamin supplement before feeding to maintain nutritional balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut-load mealworms with fresh vegetables or specialist gut-load feed for 24–48 hours prior to feeding for improved nutritional content\u003c\/li\u003e\u0026lt;\u003cli\u003eUse a smooth-sided dish when offering to prevent escape into the vivarium substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA reliable, high-volume livefood that reduces restocking frequency for keepers who feed mealworms as part of a regular rotation. Buying loose in bulk ensures you always have a ready supply on hand without the overhead of managing multiple small packs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54146964455761,"sku":"A31302T","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/A31302T_1.jpg?v=1782721451","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/mealworms-loose-in-trays-2-5-kg","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}