Zoo Med Can O' Worms (1.2 oz)

Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) are a beloved staple treat across herpetoculture, prized for their palatability and stimulating feeding response. Cooked directly inside the can to lock in savory natural moisture, essential amino acids, and rich aromas, Zoo Med Can O' Worms provides approximately 300 medium-sized, farm-raised mealworms ready to serve. The gentle steam-cooking process tenderizes the outer chitinous exoskeleton for effortless digestion, providing clean whole-prey enrichment in a reliable, parasite-free format.

Key Features

• Farm-Raised Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor): Packed with approximately 300 plump, medium-sized mealworms raised on a clean, nutrient-dense diet to ensure high-quality feeder purity.
• Nutrient-Lock "Cooked-in-Can" Preparation: Gently steamed inside the sealed container to preserve natural juices, savory flavors, and vital micronutrients without artificial colors, flavorings, or chemical preservatives.
• Softened Chitin for Easy Digestion: The cooking process naturally softens the tough chitin shell, reducing impaction risk and digestive strain compared to live adult mealworms.
• 100% Bite-Free & Non-Burrowing Safety: Pre-cooked insects will never bite resting reptiles, stress sleeping animals, or burrow into bioactive substrates and background crevices to pupate into darkling beetles.
• Hydration-Boosting Whole Prey: Contains 70.0% natural moisture paired with 17.0% crude protein and a moderate 5.0% crude fat to support healthy hydration and balanced energy levels.
• Pantry Convenience & Resealable Lid: Completely shelf-stable at room temperature prior to opening; includes a snap-on lid for tidy refrigerator storage or zero-waste freezer portioning.

Husbandry/Care Specs

• Feeding Technique & Portions: Spoon out an appropriate portion based on your pet's size, age, and dietary requirements. Offer in a clean ceramic feeding bowl or feed individually using soft-tipped feeding tongs.
• Aquatic Turtle Feeding: Offer as many mealworms as your turtles can actively consume within 5 minutes. Net out and discard any uneaten worms promptly to preserve water clarity and prevent biological filter overload.
• Transitioning Motion-Driven Feeders: For insectivores accustomed solely to moving prey (such as crested geckos or juvenile leopard geckos), gently wiggle the worms with feeding tongs, or mix with live feeders over 2–3 weeks to encourage recognition.
• Size Precautions: Sized for sub-adult and adult animals. Do not offer to hatchling lizards or miniature amphibians (2 inches and under); always ensure prey width does not exceed the space between your pet's eyes.
• Nutritional Balance & Dusting: Serve as a supplemental treat or rotational protein alongside staple live feeders and fresh greens. Dust lightly with high-grade calcium and multivitamin powders at scheduled intervals to support skeletal and metabolic health.
• Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min) 17.0%, Crude Fat (min) 5.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.0%, Crude Ash (max) 3.0%, Moisture (max) 70.0%.
• Ingredients: Farm-Raised Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor).
• Storage & Shelf Life: Store sealed cans at room temperature until the expiration date stamped on the container bottom. Once opened, cover with the resealable lid and refrigerate for up to 7 days. If the full 300-count will not be consumed within a week, freeze individual portions in an airtight container or silicone tray for future use.

Compatibility/Enclosure Synergy

• Best Suited For: Adult and Sub-Adult Bearded Dragons (in moderation), Leopard Geckos, Crested Geckos, Box Turtles, Aquatic Turtles, Blue-Tongued Skinks, Axolotls (medium to adult), insectivorous birds, and small mammals (such as hedgehogs).
• Terrarium Substrate & Decor Safety: Unlike live mealworms that instantly tunnel into moss, leaf litter, or loose soil, canned worms stay exactly where placed, preventing escaped insects from chewing on live plant roots or establishing unwanted pest populations.
• Bioactive Harmony: Clean and manageable on feeding ledges, slate basking stones, or dishes; any dropped pieces can be safely broken down by bioactive clean-up crews (isopods and springtails) without souring the substrate.
• Keeper Connection: An engaging tool for interactive tong-feeding sessions that strengthen keeper-pet trust and encourage natural predatory strike mechanics.