Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor)
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Mealworms - Tenebrio molitor
The mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) is one of the oldest commercially bred feed animals. They are relatively easy to breed.
- For birds
- also in small amounts for reptiles
The mealworm is actually the beetle larva of the meal beetle. It hatches from an egg and, after moulting several times, grows to a size of approx. 25 mm. Eventually, the beetle larva pupates, from which a beetle emerges. Mealworms are among the oldest commercially bred feed animals. They are relatively easy to breed and are produced on a large scale. Mealworms are actually pests, primarily known from grain mills, as the larvae prefer to feed on flour and its by-products. Since it is not possible to use insecticides in mills, it is difficult to control an infestation.
Mealworms are classic food for soft-feeding birds. Hundreds of tonnes of beetle larvae are produced for this purpose across Europe every year. A bird's stomach is well prepared for this kind of feed. A mealworm mainly consists of a hard, chitin-rich shell and, due to its fairly simple diet, also contains few nutrients. However, a reptile’s stomach is poorly prepared for these conditions. If too many mealworms – or only mealworms – are fed to reptiles, deficiency symptoms or obesity may occur. You can also see from the animals’ faecal residues that mealworms are only insufficiently digested. Even feeding mealworms with vegetables or fruit before feeding them only has the effect of some vitaminisation, which could also be achieved by dusting the beetle larvae with a vitamin supplement. The high fat content of mealworms is another reason why the larvae should only be given to reptiles as a supplement.
For many bird enthusiasts, however, they are the staple diet of their favourites and are mainly bred for this reason.
At temperatures below 10 °C, the animals become motionless but are not dead. This can be used to your advantage when storing them. At temperatures of 6-8 °C, the animals can be stored for several weeks without food.
Order by Sunday evening - delivery on Thursday
Orders received by Sunday evening will be dispatched by A-Post on Wednesday or Thursday.
Please provide a recipient address where the package can be delivered.
We do not accept responsibility for packages that are delivered late or collected late.
Live feed animals in store are only available at this price on Wednesdays - otherwise the prices per tub are Fr. 1.00 per tub higher, as we also feed and take care of the feed animals.
Even with the greatest care, it can happen that feed animals die due to fluctuations in temperature or unpredictable events. We accept no liability for this.
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8 June 2021 15:32
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Haute cuisine for the birds in our garden who are struggling to find food.
24 May 2021 13:22
Fresh, healthy food animals, fast delivery, very satisfied
Received fresh, healthy mealworms, which were greatly appreciated as a treat by wild birds and hedgehogs after a few days of supplementary feeding with fresh vegetables and fruit. Zoo Roco also offers expert advice and answered my questions very kindly, quickly and competently. I am very satisfied. Thank you very much.
3 September 2020 08:19
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So will be feeding really exciting. The bowl in the height, with the mealworms, will be very interesting for the animal and promotes a new way of "hunting".
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also for ornamental birds
medium
The steppe cricket is one of the most frequently fed food insects. Their calm nature and quite impressive size make them a favourite meal for almost every insect-eating reptile and many soft-bodied birds, and they come from the subtropical climate zones of South America. The females can reach a total length of up to 35 mm, the males are slightly smaller. The chocolate-brown colouring of the adult animals clearly distinguishes them from Mediterranean crickets, which are deep black. Terrarium keepers will notice the relatively quiet calling of the males and their low jumping power.In contrast to the Mediterranean cricket, the steppe cricket is not as productive. They also take a little longer to breed than the Mediterranean cricket.The animals can be dispatched all year round. In summer, care must be taken to ensure that the animals are not exposed to excessive heat, as the crickets generate considerable heat of their own when they are very active. If this is not is sufficiently removed, this can cause damage. On the other hand, this circumstance is helpful in winter as the intrinsic heat generated in conjunction with winter packaging allows them to withstand lower temperatures during shipping.As the crickets are available in different sizes, they are not only suitable for large lizards. In fact, many keepers of medium-sized lizards such as leopard geckos, collared iguanas, half-grown bearded dragons and the like have recognised the great advantage of these crickets. Medium-sized animals of this species are similar in size to adult crickets or short-winged crickets, for example. However, as they are not yet adults, they do not yet have wings. This eliminates the often annoying chirping of the males.
Order by Sunday evening - delivery on ThursdayOrders received by Sunday evening will be dispatched by A Mail on Wednesday or Thursday.Please enter a recipient address where the parcel can be delivered.We accept no responsibility for parcels that are delivered late or collected late.When it is cold, many insects go into torpor - but the animals recover after a few hours. If it is very cold, we recommend that you order the heat cushion as an extra, as this provides some protection against losses during the winter months.
The live crickets in the shop are only available at this price on Wednesdays - the prices per tin are otherwise Fr. 1.00 per tin higher, as we also feed and care for the crickets.
Even with the greatest care, it can happen that feed animals die due to temperature fluctuations or unpredictable events. We accept no liability for this.
released wax caterpillars (Galleria mellonella)
CHF 6.90
Contents Food animals:
approx. 15g
Released waxworms (Galleria mellonella)
For reptiles, amphibians, birds or as fishing bait
The caterpillars are usually fed to reptiles, amphibians and birds. However, the waxworm is also becoming increasingly important as fishing bait.
As a treat
For reptiles, amphibians and birds
also as fishing bait
Waxworms were originally known to beekeepers as a pest in beehives. There the larvae of the moth feed on honey. In commercial breeding, the larvae are reared on a feed mash consisting mainly of wheat bran and honey. The caterpillars are usually fed to reptiles, amphibians and birds. However, the waxworm is also becoming increasingly important as fishing bait. The waxworms are offered in 2 different forms: As breeding stock or in released form. The breeding stock offers the advantage that younger waxworms can also be fed, which are significantly smaller than the adult animals. Due to the feed, the caterpillars must taste sweet, which makes the insects very popular with eaters. Waxworms in breeding stocks should, depending on how quickly the animals are to grow, be kept at around 20 to 30 degrees C. The released waxworms should be stored in the refrigerator at about 6-10 degrees C. In this state, the animals no longer take in food.We obtain these waxworms from a breeder for fishing bait. Substances may possibly have been used in the rearing of the worms that can affect the pupation of the animals.
Order by Sunday evening - delivery on Thursday
Orders received by Sunday evening will be dispatched by A Mail on Wednesday or Thursday.Please provide a recipient address where the parcel can be delivered.We accept no responsibility for parcels that are delivered late or collected late.
Even with the greatest care, it can happen that feed animals die due to temperature fluctuations or unpredictable events. We accept no liability for this.
Steppe crickets (Gryllus assimilis) large
CHF 3.50
Contents Food animals:
approx. 20stk / Dose
Steppe crickets (Gryllus assimilis)
The steppe cricket (Gryllus assimilis) is one of the most commonly fed food insects.
the most frequently fed food insect
larger food insect
for reptiles and ornamental birds
large - adult
The steppe cricket is one of the most commonly fed food insects. Their calm nature and impressive size make them a preferred meal for almost every insect-eating reptile and also many soft-bodied birds. Steppe crickets come from the subtropical climate zones of South America. The females can reach a total length of up to 35 mm, the males are somewhat smaller. The chocolate-brown colouring of the adult animals clearly distinguishes them from Mediterranean crickets, which are deep black. The steppe cricket stands out to the terrarist due to the relatively quiet calling of the males and a low jumping power.In contrast to the Mediterranean cricket, the steppe cricket is not as productive. Rearing these animals also takes a little longer than with the Mediterranean cricket.The shipment of the animals is possible all year round. In summer, care must be taken to ensure that the animals are not exposed to excessive heat, as crickets generate considerable internal heat when highly active. If this is not sufficiently dispersed, it can cause damage. In contrast, this circumstance is helpful in winter, since the internal heat generated in conjunction with winter packaging allows them to withstand lower temperatures during shipping.Since the crickets are offered in various sizes, they are not only suitable for large lizards. In fact, many keepers of medium-sized lizards such as leopard geckos, collared lizards, subadult bearded dragons, or similar species have recognised a great advantage in steppe crickets. Medium-sized animals of this species are similar in size to, for example, adult house crickets or short-winged crickets. However, as they are not yet adults, they do not yet have wings. This eliminates the often annoying chirping of the males.
Order by Sunday evening - delivery on ThursdayOrders received by Sunday evening will be dispatched by A-Post on Wednesday or Thursday.Please provide a recipient address where the parcel can be delivered.We accept no responsibility for parcels that are delivered late or collected late.In cold weather, many insects go into torpor - however, the animals recover after a few hours. If it is very cold, we recommend that you order the heat pad as an extra; this offers a certain degree of protection against losses during the winter months.
The live feed animals in the shop are only available at this price on Wednesdays - the prices per tub are otherwise Fr. 1.00 per tub higher, as we also feed and care for the feed animals.
Even with the greatest care, it can happen that feed animals die due to temperature fluctuations or unpredictable events. We accept no liability for this.
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Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) mini
CHF 4.50
Contents Food animals:
approx. 50g tin
Mealworms mini (Tenebrio molitor)
The mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) is actually the beetle larva of the meal beetle. It hatches from an egg and, after moulting several times, grows to a size of approx. 25 mm.
For birds
in small quantities also for reptiles
The mealworm is actually the beetle larva of the meal beetle. It hatches from an egg and, after moulting several times, grows to a size of approx. 25 mm. Finally, the beetle larva pupates, from which another beetle emerges. Mealworms are among the oldest commercially bred feeder animals. They are relatively easy to breed and are produced in large quantities. Mealworms are actually pests, mainly known from grain mills, as the larvae prefer to feed on flour or its by-products. As it is not possible to use insecticides in mills, it is difficult to control them if infested.
Mealworms are classic food for soft-feeding birds. For this purpose, hundreds of tonnes of the beetle larvae are produced in Europe every year. A bird's stomach is well prepared for this type of food. A mealworm consists mainly of a hard, chitinous shell and, due to its rather simple diet, contains only a few nutrients. However, the stomach of a reptile is not well prepared for these conditions. If too many or only mealworms are fed to reptiles, deficiency symptoms or obesity may occur. It can also be seen from the faecal residues of the animals that mealworms are only insufficiently digested. Feeding the mealworms with vegetables or fruit before feeding them only results in a certain vitaminisation, which could also be achieved by dusting the beetle larvae with a vitamin preparation. The high fat content of the mealworms is another reason why the larvae should only be given to reptiles as supplementary food.
For many bird enthusiasts, however, they are the basic food for their pets and are mainly bred for this purpose. At temperatures below 10 degrees C. the animals become motionless but are not dead. This can be used to advantage for storage. At temperatures of 6-8 degrees C. the animals can be stored for several weeks without food.Order by Sunday evening - delivery on Thursday
Orders received by Sunday evening will be sent by A-Post on Wednesday or Thursday.Please provide a recipient address where the parcel can be delivered.We accept no responsibility for parcels that are delivered late or collected late.
The live feeder animals in the shop are only available at this price on Wednesdays - otherwise the price per tin is Fr. 1.00 higher per tin, as we also feed and care for the feeder animals.
Even with the greatest care, it may happen that feeder animals die due to temperature fluctuations or unpredictable events. We accept no liability for this.
Giant mealworms (Tenebrio molitor)
CHF 3.90
Contents Food animals:
approx. 50g tin
Giant mealworms - Tenebrio molitorThe mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) - mealworms are classic food for soft-feeding birds.
For birds
also available in small quantities for reptiles
Giant mealworms are mealworms in which a special breeding method causes the larvae to pupate much later. As a result, the larvae become much larger and almost reach the size of Zophobas. Nutritional values, storage and all other parameters correspond to those of normal mealworms.We obtain the giant mealworms from a breeder of fishing bait. Substances that may affect the pupation of the animals may have been used in the breeding of the worms.The mealworm is actually the larva of the mealworm beetle. It hatches from an egg and grows to a size of approx. 25 mm after moulting several times. Finally, the beetle larva pupates, from which another beetle emerges. Mealworms are among the oldest commercially bred food animals. They are relatively easy to breed and are produced in large numbers. Mealworms are actually pests that are mainly known from grain mills, as the larvae prefer to feed on flour or its waste products. As it is not possible to use insecticides in mills, it is difficult to deal with an infestation.Mealworms are classic food for soft-feeding birds. Hundreds of tonnes of the beetle larvae are produced for this purpose throughout Europe every year. A bird's stomach is well prepared for this type of food. A mealworm consists mainly of a hard, chitinous shell and has few nutrients due to its rather simple diet. However, a reptile's stomach is poorly prepared for these conditions. If too many or only mealworms are fed to reptiles, deficiency symptoms or obesity can occur. It can also be recognised from the animals' faecal residues that mealworms are not digested properly. Feeding mealworms with vegetables or fruit before feeding them only has the effect of a certain vitaminisation, which could also be achieved by pollinating the beetle larvae with a vitamin preparation. The high fat content of mealworms is another reason why the larvae should only be given to reptiles as supplementary food.For many bird lovers, however, they are the staple food of their favourites and are mainly bred for this purpose. At temperatures below 10 degrees C. the animals become motionless but are not dead. This can be utilised for storage. At temperatures of 6-8 degrees C. the animals can be stored for several weeks without food.Order by Sunday evening - delivery on ThursdayOrders received by Sunday evening will be dispatched by A Mail on Wednesday or Thursday.Please enter a recipient address where the parcel can be delivered.We accept no responsibility for parcels that are delivered late or collected late.The live food animals in the shop are only available at this price on Wednesdays - the prices per tin are otherwise CHF 1.00 per tin higher, as we also feed and care for the food animals. Even with the greatest care, it can happen that feed animals die due to temperature fluctuations or unpredictable events. We accept no liability for this.
Desert locust (Schistozerca gregaria) small
CHF 4.50
Contents Food animals:
approx. 15stk / Dose
Desert locust (Schistozerca gregaria) small
The desert locust (Schistozerca gregaria) is one of the largest commercially bred food animals. Females reach a total length with wings of over 75 mm in some cases.
popular food animal
for reptiles and amphibians
larger than the migratory locust
small
The desert locust is one of the largest commercially bred food animals. Females reach a total length with wings of over 75 mm in some cases. Males usually remain somewhat smaller. This means that desert locusts are up to 30% larger than, for example, the migratory locust (Locusta migratoria). The animals are pink-grey in colour after moulting. Over the next 6-10 days, the colouring changes, especially in the males, to a strong yellow. However, the animals have the most beautiful colouring and patterning during the juvenile and subadult stage. Here, the animals are also coloured lemon yellow with a black pattern. It is precisely this colouring that arouses the prey drive in many reptile species, which makes the desert locust particularly popular with many terrarium keepers.Unfortunately, the desert locust is not as productive as the migratory locust and rearing the animals takes up to 2/3 longer. On the other hand, it can be bred almost all year round, as it is not too demanding on special types of food.As a feeder insect, the desert locust is also particularly suitable because it usually survives shipping even in extreme heat and cold without damage and can also survive for up to 2 weeks after shipping without additional food.Desert locusts are generally accepted by all lizards. Experience has shown that they are particularly popular with large lizards such as bearded dragons, water dragons, basilisks, monitors, frilled lizards etc. They are particularly popular with many chameleon species, as these are particularly attracted to the yellow colouring of juvenile and subadult animals.
Order by Sunday evening - delivery on ThursdayOrders received by Sunday evening will be dispatched on Wednesday or Thursday by A Mail.Please provide a recipient address where the parcel can be delivered.We accept no responsibility for parcels that are delivered late or collected late.
The live feeder animals in the shop are only available at this price on Wednesdays - otherwise the prices per tin are Fr. 1.00 per tin higher, as we also feed and care for the feeder animals.
Even with the greatest care, it can happen that feeder animals die due to fluctuations in temperature or unpredictable events. We accept no liability for this.
Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor)
CHF 3.90
Contents Food animals:
approx. 50g tin
Mealworms - Tenebrio molitor
The mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) is one of the oldest commercially bred feeder animals. They are relatively easy to breed.
For birds
in small quantities also for reptiles
The mealworm is actually the beetle larva of the meal beetle. It hatches from an egg and grows to a size of approx. 25 mm after moulting several times. Eventually the beetle larva pupates, from which a beetle emerges again. Mealworms are among the oldest commercially bred feeder animals. They are relatively easy to breed and are produced in large quantities. Mealworms are actually pests which are mainly known from grain mills, as the larvae prefer to feed on flour or its waste products. As it is not possible to use insecticides in mills, an infestation is difficult to control.
Mealworms are a classic food for soft-feeding birds. Hundreds of tons of these beetle larvae are produced throughout Europe every year for this purpose. A bird's stomach is well adapted to this type of food. A mealworm consists largely of a hard, chitinous shell and, due to its fairly simple diet, contains few nutrients. The stomach of a reptile, on the other hand, is not well adapted to these conditions. If too many or only mealworms are fed to reptiles, deficiency symptoms or obesity can occur. You can also see from the animals' faeces that mealworms are only poorly digested. Feeding mealworms with vegetables or fruit before feeding only has the effect of a certain vitaminization, which could also be achieved by dusting the beetle larvae with a vitamin preparation. The high fat content of mealworms is another reason why the larvae should only be given to reptiles as supplementary food.
For many bird lovers, however, they represent the staple food of their favourites and this is mainly what they are bred for. At temperatures below 10 degrees C. the animals become motionless but are not dead. This can be utilised for storage. At temperatures of 6-8 degrees C. the animals can be stored for several weeks without food.Order by Sunday evening - delivery on ThursdayOrders received by Sunday evening will be sent by A-Post on Wednesday or Thursday.Please provide a recipient address where the parcel can be delivered.We accept no responsibility for parcels that are delivered late or collected late.
The live feeder animals in the shop are only available at this price on Wednesdays - prices per tin are otherwise Fr. 1.00 per tin higher, as we also feed and care for the feeder animals.
Even with the greatest care, it can happen that feeder animals die due to temperature fluctuations or unpredictable events. We accept no liability for this.