Food

[Julia]

Hmm...thats interesting John. I guess a lot of the information out there is not completely accurate. I've read in many sources saying backyard bugs/earthworms are bad. Thanks for clearing that up! As soon as it warms up outside im gonna start digging...

[spooky]

My garden has never seen herbicide (or a lawn mower, or shears.... I like the natural look ) and I can't wait to go bug hunting when it warms up a bit!!!! I get loads of woodlice, spiders and big juicy worms so hopefully I'll be able to feed my frogs and axolotl for freeeeeeeeeee!!

[John]

Not to dampen your enthusiasm but my parasite comment was limited to earthworms! Earthworms do get parasites but at least those from more northern latitudes don't pass them on to frogs, to the best of my knowledge.

[Julia]

Do you know if backyard Earthworms are safe for Bearded Dragons?

[John]

Same logic - the parasites that earthworms carry usually aren't a threat to reptiles or amphibians

[spooky]

Ah, pants!! Well, looks like it'll just be my axolotl who gets a free meal every day then

[hype28]

They sell earthworms at pet stores that are safe. I do not know if the bait shop versions are afe for eating or not. I have found the ones available at my local stores too large for my froggies to eat!