Quote Originally Posted by mintyfresh View Post
Thanks for all the responses. I thought someone said red wigglers are better because they don't burrow/are very healthy...I guess I should do some research before taking someone's word for it!
My Pacman is pretty young, and about 2 inches long (I'm estimating, as I haven't actually measured). The size of the nightcrawlers is what worried me, but I guess I could cut them.
I think I'm just going to hold out until the reptile show on Saturday (crickets until then, of course). I saw roaches there last time I went, and I'm sure they have other food items as well. Speaking of roaches, are they very good? If so, what types of roaches would be best?
Most earthworms make a nutritious meal, but some have developed defense mechanisms to prevent them from being eaten. Red Wigglers are one such worm. They are safe for frogs, but some will not eat them after tasting the secretion they release. Others will just eat them anyway. The key to prevent the worm from releasing the noxious secretion is to rinse them, dry them with paper towel, and then offer them whole. They usually release the defense if they're injured like being cut.