{"product_id":"meal-worms-cup-live","title":"Meal Worms - Cup (Live)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border-left:4px solid #666;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are live meal worms. We keep them fresh in the shop and hand them to you at pickup, so they arrive lively and ready to feed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe easy-keeping staple feeder.\u003c\/strong\u003e Meal worms (\u003cem\u003eTenebrio molitor\u003c\/em\u003e) are the go-to live feeder for reptiles, amphibians, birds, and larger fish. They are firm, protein-rich, and simple to store, which makes them a reliable everyday staple in the feeding rotation. Each cup is packed with lively, ready-to-feed worms in bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a bigger, higher-fat treat feeder? Pair these with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/super-worms-cup-live\"\u003eSuper Worms\u003c\/a\u003e and browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/herpetofauna\"\u003ereptile \u0026amp; amphibian supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;margin:4px 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eCount per cup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eApprox. length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 1\/2 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eJuvenile reptiles, smaller geckos, larger fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 3\/4 to 1 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLeopard geckos, small to medium lizards, turtles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGiant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 1 to 1.5 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBearded dragons, larger lizards, aquatic turtles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#555;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eGiant meal worms are the same species as our Medium and Large, just grown to a larger size. As a general rule, feed worms no longer than the space between your pet's eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat Eats Meal Worms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeal worms are one of the most widely accepted feeder insects in the hobby. Common eaters include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLizards:\u003c\/strong\u003e bearded dragons, leopard geckos, skinks, tegus, and anoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurtles:\u003c\/strong\u003e box turtles and aquatic turtles as part of a varied diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmphibians:\u003c\/strong\u003e larger frogs, toads, and salamanders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish:\u003c\/strong\u003e larger cichlids, catfish, and other big community or pond fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and backyard flocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e bluebirds, robins, and chickens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeeding Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the size to your pet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use worms no longer than the width between your pet's eyes to avoid choking or impaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust for reptiles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coat worms with a calcium or multivitamin supplement before feeding to support strong bones. A gel topper like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/repashy-beardie-buffet\"\u003eRepashy Beardie Buffet\u003c\/a\u003e adds variety alongside them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGut load first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed the worms fresh vegetables for a day before offering them, so your pet gets that nutrition too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed as a staple or rotation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Meal worms work as an everyday feeder, and mixing in other insects keeps the diet balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eKeeping Them Alive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeal worms are one of the easiest feeders to store, and unlike super worms they can be refrigerated to make them last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigeration is fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the cup in the refrigerator at about 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit to slow the worms down and extend their life for weeks. This is the key difference from super worms, which must never be refrigerated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm them before feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let refrigerated worms return to room temperature so they wiggle and trigger your pet's feeding response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed and moisten.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a slice of carrot or potato for moisture, and remove old food so the bedding stays dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them ventilated.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a container with air holes and pick out any dark or inactive worms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;margin:4px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMeal worm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTenebrio molitor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes offered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium (50 ct), Large (50 ct), Giant (25 ct)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeder type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive staple feeder insect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eReptiles, amphibians, birds, larger fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRefrigerate at 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit to extend life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/super-worms-cup-live\"\u003eSuper Worms - Cup (Live)\u003c\/a\u003e for a larger, higher-fat treat feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-aquatic-reptile-amphibian-sticks\"\u003eXtreme Aquatic Reptile \u0026amp; Amphibian Sticks\u003c\/a\u003e for a balanced prepared staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/repashy-beardie-buffet\"\u003eRepashy Beardie Buffet\u003c\/a\u003e for a gel supplement and topper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/herpetofauna\"\u003ereptile \u0026amp; amphibian supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I refrigerate meal worms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Keeping them in the refrigerator at about 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit slows them down and keeps them fresh for weeks. Bring them back to room temperature before feeding. Super worms are the opposite, so never refrigerate those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between meal worms and super worms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeal worms are smaller, firmer, and can be refrigerated, which makes them an easy everyday staple. Super worms are bigger, softer, and higher in fat, which makes them a great treat or growth feeder. Many keepers use both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch the worm to your pet. Medium suits juveniles and smaller reptiles, Large is the everyday all-rounder, and Giant is best for bearded dragons and larger lizards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship live meal worms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Live feeders are in-store pickup only so they stay healthy. Reserve online and pick up in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Medium 50 ct","offer_id":48961624047835,"sku":"FW6-F8013","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 50 ct","offer_id":48961624080603,"sku":"FW6-F8016","price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Giant 25 ct","offer_id":48961624113371,"sku":"FW6-F4018","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_0bc74825-9444-4c0d-b144-28179c276ed3.png?v=1783606485","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/meal-worms-cup-live","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}