Phoenix Worms®
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Hermetia illucens
Phoenix Worms® are the only calcium rich feeder insects that have naturally balanced calcium and phosphorus and can be safely fed as a staple diet.
Phoenix Worms® are ready to serve straight from their pot, no need to dust or gut load these insects before feeding to your pet. Phoenix Worms® are low in fat and naturally have 23 to 61 times more calcium than other commonly fed feeder insects.
Why Phoenix Worms® are a great buy
- You don't feed them
- Stay fresh in their pot for weeks at room temperature (even longer at 50-60 degrees)
- No noise
- No odour
- Will stay in a dish - no escapees
Why your animals will love Phoenix Worms®
- They wiggle like crazy which excites and entices herps - great food for a picky eaters
- They taste good (a guess, herps greedily consume them)
- Come in three sizes to satisfy most pets, from dart frogs to adult bearded dragons
- Stimulate the appetite of animals that don't readily feed
- Can halt or reverse the effects of MBD (Metabolic Bone Disease)
- Provide a boost of nutrition for gravid or just laid females
- A great start for all hatchlings
To help you choose the correct size for your pet, below is a general guide line:
- Small - ideal for hatchling lizards, dart frogs and other small species.
- Medium - ideal for growing lizards, small chameleons, frogs, toads, newts, axolotls.
- Large - ideal for larger lizards; bearded dragons, water dragons, frilled dragons, blue tongue skinks, large chameleons.
Phoenix Worm® Nutritional Comparison Chart
| Crickets | Mealworms | Superworm | Phoenix Worm® | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fat % | 6.0 | 12.7 | 17.9 | 9.4 |
| Protein % | 21.3 | 20.3 | 17.4 | 17.3 |
| Calcium ppm | 345 | 133 | 124 | 8155 |
| Phosphorous PPM | 4328 | 3345 | 2320 | 5355 |
| Ratio | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 1.52 |
Do Your Research: Before you commit to buying any pet, please do your own independent research.
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http://www.exotic-pets.co.uk/phoenix-worms.html
