Opinions on Phoenix Worms?

[whispen]

I was looking into these as a dietary staple for my dragon but couldn't find very much information on them. I'd love to hear opinions on them from those who have either tried them with their dragons or have a source of info other than a shop that sells them. From what the website says, they seem good! But I am assuming some bias there, of course. Anyone have any good info on them?
Thank you in advance!

 

[Candybugs]

I use them as a treat sometimes . They r high in protein and calcium . I don't use them as a staple. They're a great first aid addition if there's ever an illness. They're a super food. My Hef eats crickets and dubias and lots of salad. No lettuce.

 

[PatsyB]

They are high in calcium and protein but very expensive to use as a staple bug.

 

[StevieBhoy11]

Stupid question, No lettuce I know has no value except for water, so what is the problem then..

 

[PatsyB]

Stupid question, No lettuce I know has no value except for water, so what is the problem then..

Their greens should also provide some nutrients. Yes lettuce is high in water but it also causes diarrhea and vitamin deficiencies.

 

[Hdrydr31]

Their greens should also provide some nutrients. Yes lettuce is high in water but it also causes diarrhea and vitamin deficiencies.

Yep like PatsyB said offering different greens/veggies/fruits give them varying vit's an minerals that they need.

 

[jarich]

I was looking into these as a dietary staple for my dragon but couldn't find very much information on them. I'd love to hear opinions on them from those who have either tried them with their dragons or have a source of info other than a shop that sells them. From what the website says, they seem good! But I am assuming some bias there, of course. Anyone have any good info on them?
Thank you in advance!

Try looking up black soldier fly larvae in order to get more information. Phoenix worms are just what that particular company/brand calls them. In the UK they are called calciworms, for instance. Anyway, here is an article that should help out with nutritional data:

http://www.timberlinefisheries.com/...content of four species of feeder insects.pdf

 

[Valiant]

My dragon is two months old now, so I'm giving him a couple of these worms along with his crickets just tell he gets big enough for the super worms.