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breeding live food....

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Post by kenza Sat Jul 05, 2008 1:24 am

i've too noticed that alot wern't an inch before they pupated strange, doesnt seem to affect their ability to breed though.
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Post by kenza Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:06 pm

Well just checked my other waxworm culture Ange and found hundreds of tiny (less than 0.5cm) waxy's Very Happy i tried to take a picture but they are way too small lol.

Keelan Smile
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Post by Nils Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:34 pm

Forgive my ignorance but what is the difference in mealworms and waxworms?

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Post by andoy Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:50 pm

he he, fair question.

Mealworms are the larvae of a the flour beatle, while waxworms are the larvae of a moth. Neither are really worms, despite their common names. They are both excellent food for birds. Particularly during the breeding season.
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Post by Nils Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:53 am

lol many thanks Andy Very Happy

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