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Superworms are popular feeder insects that you can use to feed many different pets, like reptiles, amphibians, hedgehogs, rodents, tarantulas, and praying mantises. In many countries, superworms \u2014 also called Morio worms or king worms in some countries \u2014 are rather cheap food as well. But it is not always that easy to have them steadily available. If you found this article, you probably had the same question: Breeding your own superworms at home \u2014 How hard can it be? Well, actually, it is rather easy to breed your own superworms if you follow a couple of simple steps. This guide will discuss how you can easily breed your own superworms and provide helpful tips to apply immediately to your own superworms breeding setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

House your superworms at 70\u00b0F to 80\u00b0F (21\u00b0C-26\u00b0C) on a substrate of oat. When fattened up, separate them to let larvae pupate, and after 10 to 14 days, beetles will emerge, which 2 weeks later start to breed and lay eggs. Rotate the beetles over a couple of bins, and soon you will see your first little superworms emerge in the substrate. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basics of breeding superworms are very easy. However, there are some things you should know to have more success pupating your worms and have higher breeding output. Understanding the beetle lifecycle and having an efficient setup will make your breeding effort more successful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why you should breed your own superworms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first question you might ask is why you should breed your own superworms in the first place. What are the perks of it? Well, there are several benefits of breeding your own superworms at home. I list a few of them here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • It is really rewarding to feed your own grown feeder insects to your animals like reptiles, amphibians or invertebrates;<\/li>
  • Breeding is very easy and rather cheap to do (note<\/strong>: it is not<\/span> always cheaper than buying them, though<\/em>);<\/li>
  • You’re not dependent on the delivery of pet shops, reptile shops or other breeders;<\/li>
  • You know exactly the quality of your superworms and can adjust it when necessary; you decide how long to store them and what to feed them;<\/li>
  • It is more sustainable to breed your own superworms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Although there are enough reasons to just buy them, too, you should consider these benefits for breeding them yourself. There is nothing more rewarding and easy than feeding your animals your own feeder insects. And if you have too many, you can sell them yourself to others in your neighbourhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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