Mealworms as Reptile Food

Our mealworms are part of the staple livefood diet for many reptiles and amphibians.

They are easy to catch, highly nutritious, but high in fat, so make for a tasty treat for your reptile or amphibian once or twice a week. Our live mealworms are dispatched directly from the breeder and will be gut-loaded before packing to make sure that they are as nutritious as possible on arrival.

Mealworms are only slightly larger than mini mealworms, so they are the perfect size for baby reptiles, small amphibians, fish, and many insectivorous invertebrates (e.g., mantis and tarantulas). In the store, we use the mealworms to feed all of our bearded dragons and geckos as a treat.

You'll love them because:

• We guarantee freshness or your money back.

• They are farm-bred in ethical conditions.

• They are pre-fed to ensure your reptile is getting a healthy and nutritious meal.

• Delivered straight to your door in good time.

Packaging

Your mealworms arrive in a ventilated plastic tub with small air holes for airflow and secure containment. In warmer weather, the outer cardboard box may have extra perforations to keep them cool. During colder months, a plain white heat pack may be included to help maintain a stable temperature in transit.

Feeding Guide

If you want to keep the mealworms as nutritious as possible, we recommend feeding them a healthy diet right up until they're used.

• Offer fresh leafy greens, carrots, squash, or sweet potatoes; these provide hydration and essential nutrients.

• You can also use specialist insect foods or gut-loading diets to boost their nutritional value for your reptile.

• Remove any uneaten food daily to keep the enclosure clean and prevent mould or decay.

Well-fed worms make for excellent food and are far more beneficial, helping support your reptile’s health and digestion. For more information on their diet, please consult our livefood care sheet. If you’re looking for other types of reptile food, we also stock frozen reptile food, animal-specific, vegetation, and supplement options.

Animal Suitability

We recommend mealworms for the following animal types:

• Large Frogs

• Adult Chameleons

• Juvenile to Adult Spiders

• Juvenile Bearded Dragons

• Adult Leopard Geckos

• Adult Crested Geckos

Care Instructions

Keep mealworms at room temperature, away from direct sunlight or draughts. Add fresh food at regular intervals to keep them healthy and active.

Avoid overcrowding by providing size-appropriate housing with plenty of hiding spots and space to burrow.

Looking after your live food properly helps ensure your lizard or other pet gets the best nutrition possible.

Livefood Freshness Guarantee

We know how important it is to have fresh, reliable live food delivered on time. That’s why we ship live food five days a week using fast, trusted couriers. Most orders are packed on the same day they're dispatched and sent straight from the breeder, so they arrive in the best condition possible.

However, delivery can take a day or two, and sometimes things don’t go perfectly in transit. For your peace of mind, we have implemented the Livefood Freshness Guarantee! If your livefood doesn’t arrive in the best condition, or there is an issue with the size or quality, get in touch with our team and we’ll resolve it for you.

Delivery Information

We believe in being upfront about our delivery costs.

Delivery cost is calculated at the checkout and is dependent upon your basket contents and postcode.

We group products together so you get a reduced price.

When you checkout the total delivery price is shown.

Orders over £99 qualify for FREE delivery.

Dispatch Information

Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.

Orders placed before 12pm will be dispatched that day

Orders placed after 12pm are not guaranteed to be dispatched that day.

Frozen food will not be dispatched on a Friday unless Saturday delivery is specified.

Dispatch emails & tracking information are sent throughout the day.

Who Will Deliver My Order?

Depending on the weight/ size of your order and your postcode, you will be presented with appropriate delivery options at the checkout.

Royal Mail

Royal Mail 24 - 1st class service that aims to deliver within 1 day of dispatch (not guaranteed).

Royal Mail 24 Tracked - 1st class service that aims to deliver within 1 day of dispatch (not guaranteed).

APC

Mainland UK - next-day courier with pre-12pm or pre-4pm delivery services (excluding some Scottish postal codes).

Saturday - aims to delivery before 12pm Saturday to mainland UK if the order is placed before 12pm Friday(excluding some Scottish postal codes).

DX

Mainland UK - next day courier with pre-1pm or pre-6pm delivery services (excludes some Scottish postal codes).

Saturday - delivers Saturday to mainland UK if order placed before 12pm Friday (excluding some Scottish postal codes).

Kings/ Tuffnell's

Some heavy items may need to be moved from your selected delivery service to a palletised delivery service with a delivery time of 1-2 working days.

Offshore/ Remote UK Delivery:

Orders via Royal Mail are unaffected. Orders that need to be delivered via a courier may (but not always) incur additional delivery charges if you live in one of the following post codes; AB30-56, IV, HS, KA27-28, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH17-26, PH30-50, ZE, IM, BT & TR21-25.

Please place your order as normal and we will contact you before dispatching your order if necessary.

Offshore Non-UK Delivery:

We are not currently accepting orders from outside of the UK.

Gift Cards:

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