Feeding question

[black phoenix]

I was wondering if anyone has used phoenix worms before I ordered 400 of them to feed our two leo geckos and our bearded along with 1000 crickets I just was wondering if anyone had any input on them. Thanks

[prism_wolf]

They're pretty gross...remind me of maggots, but the chams loved them. They're just the right size for leos. The beardies (depending how big they are) will see them as nibblets... ;D

[black phoenix]

I got the large ones Like 3/4" long so should I just use them for the leos?

[prism_wolf]

3/4" maybe fine for the leos... these things are pretty squishy. I've not had leos before so I don't know how that size would work with them. I had medium phoenix worms with the chams having about the same size eye width as a grown leo and they did fine...so I bet the large would be ok.

[black phoenix]

My leo's are grown so i don't see it as a problem and I heard they are the best feeders nutrition and calcium wise.

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Sorry for the bad pics I am still looking for a new camera. but here are our pets, we don't breed these they are only pets.

[prism_wolf]

They're so cute! Phoenix worms and silkworms are where it's at as far as nutritional values go. I guess I'll be ordering some more, too... ;D.

[Cheaton]

They're pretty gross...remind me of maggots, but the chams loved them. They're just the right size for leos. The beardies (depending how big they are) will see them as nibblets... ;D


Phoenix worms ARE maggots. They are fly larvae (black soldier fly to be exact). Don't let the pretty name fool ya. They are what you think they are :P.

[prism_wolf]

Thanks Cheaton - I think. There was a reason I didn't look that up myself... :P :D And now we know the rest of the story...lol.

[c1rc4]

I have that tree! My 3 love climbing on it too.

I use phoenix worms for the cresteds and the bearded (as he is 3 months or so). I purchased the small ones though, they are squishy, and weird, but the they love them. My leos won't touch them though, they aren't interested in something that isn't moving much.

[Cheaton]

Thanks Cheaton - I think. There was a reason I didn't look that up myself... :P :D And now we know the rest of the story...lol.


I'm always glad to help! :D

[black phoenix]

That tree is alwsome it was for the bay retics at first but since I am taking a break this season to build my snake collection up it went to the geckos and they love it so there it will stay!

[kebe]

That second pic of the leo is awsome. What a beauty!

[black phoenix]

I got my worms today and my leo's love them, so did the dragon but he loves anything that fits in his mouth!

[prism_wolf]

Excellent... :) I didn't order any this time, but at least I know they won't go to waste when I do.