Mealworms or superworms? Read our comparison: Which Feeder Is Right for Your Pet.
Superworms (Zophobas morio) are the big brother of the mealworm — larger, softer-bodied for their size, and irresistible to most insect-eating pets. A favourite for bearded dragons, larger geckos, monitors, aviary and wild birds, pond fish, monkeys and poultry.
Why keepers choose our superworms
- Locally bred and packed the day your order ships
- Active, plump worms — not tired stock that's sat in a pet shop for weeks
- Counts from 50 up to 500 worms per order
Superworms vs mealworms
Superworms grow to 5cm+, have a higher fat content (great for conditioning underweight animals) and softer chitin relative to body size, making them easier to digest for larger reptiles. They also stay in the larval stage far longer when kept in a colony.
Nutritional value (typical, live basis)
| Nutrient | Approx. value |
|---|---|
| Protein | ~19% |
| Fat | ~17% |
| Moisture | ~58% |
Dust with a calcium supplement before feeding to reptiles, as with all feeder insects.
Care tip — never refrigerate
Unlike mealworms, superworms die in the cold. Keep them at room temperature (21–26°C) in a smooth-sided container with wheat bran as bedding, plus carrot, potato or water crystals for moisture. Kept this way they'll stay healthy for weeks.
Shipping
Packed for live arrival and couriered nationwide.
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