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Our mini mealworms are part of the main livefood diet for many reptiles and amphibians.
They are easy to catch, highly nutritious, but high in fat. Our mini mealworms are part of the main livefood diet of many reptile and amphibian diets. Live mealworms make a great treat for your reptile or amphibian once or twice a week. They 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.
Mini mealworms are very small, 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 mini mealworms to feed all of our baby bearded dragons and geckos. They are also particularly good for dart frogs and toads.
This product comes in a ventilated plastic tub with small air holes along the sides to ensure airflow while keeping the worms securely inside. During warmer months, the outer cardboard box may include extra perforations to help keep the contents cool. In colder months, we may add a plain white heat pack to maintain a suitable temperature during transit.
If you want to keep the mini mealworms as nutritious as possible, we recommend feeding them a healthy diet right up until they're used.
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, animal-specific, vegetation, and supplement options.
We recommend mini mealworms for the following animal types:
Keep mini 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We are not currently accepting orders from outside of the UK.
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Mini mealworms are ideal for small amphibians like dart frogs, fire-bellied toads, and young newts. They’re best offered as part of a varied diet. Always make sure the mealworms are appropriately sized for your pet.
Keep mini mealworms in their ventilated tub at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. They don't need refrigeration, but add a small piece of vegetable like carrot to keep them hydrated and healthy. For longer storage, mealworms can be kept in the refrigerator (ideally 42–55°Fr/ 6–13°C).
Mini mealworms offer protein and fat, which support growth in baby bearded dragons. They’re best fed occasionally alongside softer, more digestible insects. You should always monitor feeding to avoid impaction risks.
Yes, mini mealworms are completely safe for insectivorous birds and garden birds! They’re the larvae of darkling beetles and offer a great protein boost. They are especially suitable for feeding nestlings and fledglings.
Our live mealworms are of good quality, freshly packed, gut-loaded, and part of a trusted range used daily in our own Reptile Centre.
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