On Protecting Mealworms prior to Feeding Them to Lizard

[chairman]

I like to load mine with food pellets, like parrot food (not seeds) or tortoise food. Foods designed for omnivores and herbivores tend to have low protein and a nice balance of vitamins and minerals. (I figure protein isn't necessary because the worm is made of that.)

[ClockwerkBonnet]

Originally Posted by chairman

I like to load mine with food pellets, like parrot food (not seeds) or tortoise food. Foods designed for omnivores and herbivores tend to have low protein and a nice balance of vitamins and minerals. (I figure protein isn't necessary because the worm is made of that.)

Good point. My goal when choosing food for my gecko's worms is to ensure that the lizard is getting enough vitamin A. It's the reason why I did lettuce, and the dry oatmeal I'm using does have some vitamin A in it.