Meal worms

[Richard Harper]

Hi Peoples!

Just a few questions on Meal worms as I wasn't able to get a proper answer when I asked my tarantula provider about them.

Why do meal worms seem to attract mites a lot even though I have them kept in fine sawdust (very dry environment)?

I've also noticed that if I feed them any leftovers become infested with mites, while if that never happens with the roaches I keep even if i forget food in with them for days. Anyone know why this is?

Also is there a way to keep them and have something that will minimize or stop mites from infesting their tubs? Would keeping them in soil with spring tails make a difference?

I know some people may not agree with feeding tarantulas meal worms but I tend to give my tarantulas a variety of foods because they sometimes from eating the roaches (red runner roaches/Madagascar hissing roaches for my very large tarantulas) as they aren't interested but would readily eat worms (meal worms/wax worms/butter worms) as a substitute for a little while.

Thanks a mil!
Richard

[Peter Roach]

The mites are probably flour mites and are a real pain, there is not a lot you can do about them apart from change your supplier as its obvious that they have an infestation at the source. >>> INFO <<<