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mealworms out of fridge

Post by Bermyguy » Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:11 pm

Question- how long after taking mealworms out of the fridge does it take for them to be active?

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Re: mealworms out of fridge

Post by finchmix22 » Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:22 pm

Not too long, about 15 minutes or less. Unless, your fridge is extra cold.
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Re: mealworms out of fridge

Post by Bermyguy » Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:32 pm

i purchased some yesterday and they are not moving much.

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Re: mealworms out of fridge

Post by Sally » Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:52 pm

If they have been out of the fridge since yesterday, they should be more active by now. Try putting a little slice of raw potato (or carrot) in with them, that should wake them up!
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Re: mealworms out of fridge

Post by Bermyguy » Sat Aug 09, 2014 12:49 pm

Thanks, I added a slice of apple, that got them moving. I am used to superworms, they are much more active.

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Re: mealworms out of fridge

Post by Travillion » Sun Aug 10, 2014 1:49 pm

If you leave your mealworms out of the fridge all of the time they will pupate and eventually become beetles. Keep them in brand/ oatmeal mix and fresh veggies every day (take them out at night) and they'll breed like crazy. You'll never have to buy another mealworm! I bought 50 mealworms a few years ago and I still have a colony, probably over 400. I have 6 reptiles as well so lots of mouths to feed.
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Re: mealworms out of fridge

Post by Bermyguy » Tue Aug 26, 2014 11:06 pm

That is the plan, trying to breed them myself.

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