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About Phoenix Worms
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Phoenix Worm General Information
The phoenix worm is the larval stage of the soldier fly
(scientific name hermetia illucens linnaeus).
Larvae are soft bodied grubs that are oval and flattened, with skin (exoskeleton)
appearing firm and tough. The body bears no legs or other features except small
hairs and spines. The head is small and narrower than the
body. The back of the larvae are blunt and contain breathing pores called spiracles.
The phoenix worm feeds on decaying organic matter.
Adult flies are about 5/8 inch long and are black with translucent black wings.
They are energetic and robust.
Hatching from eggs, the phoenix worms or soldier fly larvae develop
through several stages and then pupate inside of the last larval skin.
However, the phoenix worm will last for weeks in the cup they are shipped to you in
before pupating. Phoenix worms do not need to be fed or cultured,
making for a care-free and easy live feeder.
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Soldier Fly
(Hermetia Illucens Adult)
Phoenix Worm
(Hermetia Illucens Larva)
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You Can't Beat the Nutritional Value of the Phoenix Worm
Nutritional Value of Some Common Feeders
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The chart on the left shows the excellent nutritional content
of the phoenix worm. Along with silkworms, phoenix worms are one of the most nutritious feeders on
the market today. These worms are loaded with calcium and phosphorus and low in fat.
There's no need to dust or gut-load the phoenix worm because of their high nutritional content.
The high calcium content of the phoenix worm makes it an ideal feeder for gravid females or
for those of you hoping to become proud parents. The high calcium content allows the
breeding female to retain and use larger than normal amounts of natural calcium for vigorous
egg production. Also, many experts believe that the high calcium content of the
phoenix worm may stop or reverse the effects of metabolic bone disease.
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The Advantages of Feeding Your Animals Phoenix Worms
"I Simply Love Phoenix Worms!"
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- As we've seen, phoenix worms are very nutritious and
loaded with calcium.
- Most animals eagerly consume phoenix worms, so they must
be very tasty and highly appealing.
- Phoenix worms often induce a feeding response in finicky
eaters or animals that are on a hunger strike. Perhaps this is
because they are so delicious to animals and perhaps also because phoenix worms wiggle intensely,
which excites and entices herps and other animals.
- Phoenix worms are care-free and simple to care for. Feeding the phoenix worms
is not necessary, and they will last for weeks in the container they are shipped in at 60-90°.
And, no refrigeration is required.
- Phoenix worms will maximize your animal's good health: When combined with other live feeders,
they will give your pet the essential variety required.
- Phoenix worms don't make noise
- They have no foul odor.
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We Offer Phoenix Worms in Three Sizes:
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Extra Small - About 1/8'' - 150 per Cup
Extra Small Phoenix worms are the perfect size for dart frogs, baby reptiles and amphibians,
spiderlings, aquarium fish, praying mantis, carnivorous plants and many more animals.
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Medium - About 1/2'' - 100 per Cup
Medium Phoenix Worms are excellent for skinks, chameleons, anoles, turtles, frogs, young
bearded dragons and rankins dragons, larger tropical fish and many more animals.
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Large - About 3/4'' - 100 per Cup
Large Phoenix Worms are ideal for bearded dragons, larger lizards, frogs, turtles and most
species of adult reptiles and amphibians.
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Phoenix Worm Care
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Phoenix worms cannot be refrigerated. Keep them at room temperature. Phoenix worms can
tolerate high temperatures but will have the longest shelf life at 60-70° F.
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Keep the phoenix worms in the cups that they are sent to you in.
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Phoenix worms require no food and will last for weeks
without pupating. The sawdust-like medium in the cup that the phoenix worms
are sent to you in is an organic substrate that is ideal for storage.
If the substrate begins to dry out and/or the worms lose plumpness,
add a few drops of water to keep the material slightly moist.
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Keep the lid on the cups. The special cup will allow the phoenix worms to have enough
air and must be kept closed to ensure long shelf life and to retain the moisture of the substrate.
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The phoenix worms will begin to turn dark colored as they age. This is perfectly
normal and does not affect their value as a live and nutritious feeder. In fact,
they become more nutritious at this stage.
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