{"product_id":"453-mealworm-keeper-1-lb","title":"Mealworm Keeper 1 lb.","description":"\u003cp\u003eproduct \"Worm Breeder\" from Exotic Nutrition is a material for feeding and bedding for worms and other live insects. Providing a high-quality nutritional source for your insects will ensure they receive the necessary nutrients for survival and health. To enhance nutrition, mix a protein-rich food source like \"Food for Worms\" from Exotic Nutrition with \"Worm Breeder\" before feeding.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe recommend using ½ pound of \"Worm Breeder\" for every 1000 medium worms or 1 pound for every 1000 giant worms.\u003cbr\u003e\nA source for feeding and bedding for worms and other live insects.\u003cbr\u003e\nEnsure insects receive the necessary nutrients for survival and health.\u003cbr\u003e\nMix with \"Food for Worms\" from Exotic Nutrition for optimal nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 pound \/ 16 ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep live worms in a well-ventilated container. Distribute \"Worm Breeder\" evenly in the container using about 1 cup for every 250 live worms as a primary part of food and bedding. In addition to \"Worm Breeder,\" provide raw potatoes or raw carrots to add moisture to the diet. \"Thirsty Crickets\" from Exotic Nutrition is an alternative water source without drowning.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStoring live worms in the refrigerator at 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit will put them into dormancy for up to 10 weeks. Remove the worms from the refrigerator once a week to wake them from dormancy for feeding. Allow the worms to feed for 24 hours at room temperature, then remove any uneaten raw food and replace the bedding before returning them to the refrigerator for longer storage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInsects used as food may lose some nutritional value after being in dormancy for several weeks. It is recommended to feed the insects 1-2 days before offering them as food to ensure maximum nutrition. Gut loading is the process of feeding insects a diet rich in essential nutrients before offering those insects to other animals. To enhance nutrition, mix a protein-rich food source like \"Food for Worms\" from Exotic Nutrition with \"Worm Breeder\" before feeding. Additionally, you can sprinkle multivitamins or calcium supplements on the insects before feeding to help prevent calcium deficiency.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat bran\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpires on May 30, 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Exotic Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43594038837341,"sku":"EOEN1732","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/0106\/7101\/files\/mealworm-keeper-1-lb-454-g-1.png?v=1758929789","url":"https:\/\/shopivet.com\/en-us\/products\/453-mealworm-keeper-1-lb","provider":"Shopivet.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}