Superworms

[JeffreH]

The chance of impaction with superworms or mealworms is generally species dependent - it is possible in some animals due to their anatomy. Bearded dragons for example have a very tight pyloric sphincter that empties into the small intestine and are incredibly prone to impaction by mealworms and substrate inhalation. The same may be true for certain species of frog. Neither superworms or mealworms are remarkably nutrional feeders and should only be offered as a treat or occasional feeder item.

That being said, I personally prefer superworms due to their thinner shell. They are a little fattier, but the chitin in their exoskeleton actually inhibits some fat absorption within the intestine. The % fat values on mealworms and superworms for this reason is actually just slightly lower than advertised on most nutrional charts, but they are still fatty foods nonetheless when comparing calories from fat vs. protein.

[Deac77]

The chance of impaction with superworms or mealworms is generally species dependent - it is possible in some animals due to their anatomy. Bearded dragons for example have a very tight pyloric sphincter that empties into the small intestine and are incredibly prone to impaction by mealworms and substrate inhalation. The same may be true for certain species of frog. Neither superworms or mealworms are remarkably nutrional feeders and should only be offered as a treat or occasional feeder item.

That being said, I personally prefer superworms due to their thinner shell. They are a little fattier, but the chitin in their exoskeleton actually inhibits some fat absorption within the intestine. The % fat values on mealworms and superworms for this reason is actually just slightly lower than advertised on most nutrional charts, but they are still fatty foods nonetheless when comparing calories from fat vs. protein.

well said couldnt have put it any better!