BLUE TONGUE SKINKS

Most of you have said that mealworms are not nutricious and that silkworms and butterworms are the best type of insect. The problem is I can only buy mealworms (in different sizes small, regular, and large) superworms (which are just big mealworms) and waxworms. I know that waxworms are better then mealworms nutricion wise, but also contain a lot of fat. Is it OK to feed my BTS waxworms daily, or should I do something else. Any suggestions on other meats (and yes I read the caresheet I just want some other opionions) Also, what kind of cat/dog food is good for skinks? Thanks for all the help you guys have given me, I'd be lost without you.

Superworms are a good, solid feeder insect (with dusting), as are earthworms which you can get almost anywhere.

Mulberryfarms.com ships silkworms, goliath worms and other worms.

I don't use cat/dog food but if you are going to you want to go for a high quality one.

I use silkworms and goliaths worms when I can but it get's expensive to make that the main protien for 8 blueys. My guys get thawed mice every other week. I also use ground chicken and turkey, chicken breast and cubed beef. I just cook it plain and mix with the veggies.

My Blue wont touch mealworms nor my dragon ,but they go nuts after superworms, and they DO have more nutrition, snails, large or small,land or aquarium are by far the best food you can give, shell and all, bits of chicken are second best as voted by my skink

bmxstreet21 wrote:Most of you have said that mealworms are not nutricious and that silkworms and butterworms are the best type of insect. The problem is I can only buy mealworms (in different sizes small, regular, and large) superworms (which are just big mealworms) and waxworms. I know that waxworms are better then mealworms nutricion wise, but also contain a lot of fat. Is it OK to feed my BTS waxworms daily, or should I do something else. Any suggestions on other meats (and yes I read the caresheet I just want some other opionions) Also, what kind of cat/dog food is good for skinks? Thanks for all the help you guys have given me, I'd be lost without you.

Great job seeking help for your pet.


Like Jenn said, it's very easy to buy silkies online so I'd certainly recommend that.

For cat food, I would recommend Spot's Stew at Petco.

I wouldn't recommend wax worms daily as they're fairly fattening.

waxworms and butterworms should be feed more like treats (especially not daily) as they are high in fat. Can you get any insects online?

I've also found that when fed to many wax worms, full ones come out the other end.

If you pop them with a needle, that can help that problem believe it or not lol.

Jenn wrote:I've also found that when fed to many wax worms, full ones come out the other end.

I had that happen with superworms and a butterworm too. It is nasty.

Too many worms spoil the broth