Caudata.org Newt and Salamander Forum

The Newt & Salamander Portal

Caudata.org > Newt & Salamander Forum > Beginner Newt, Salamander, Axolotl & Help Topics > Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) > Axolotl General Discussion > Wax worms as food?

The longest running Amphibian Community on the Internet.

 Tags Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Caudata.org Store Donate


Wax worms as food?

This is a discussion on Wax worms as food? within the Axolotl General Discussion forums, part of the Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) category; Are wax worms okay to feed my axie? I read that they are high in fat, so maybe I can ...

Axolotl General Discussion Open axolotl forum: if it doesn't fit in the sub-topics then post it here.

Reply

 

LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 20th August 2008   #1 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 23
Posts: 77
Gallery Images: 14
Comments: 1
Rep: Jess is an unknown quantity at this point
Send a message via MSN to Jess
Question Wax worms as food?
Are wax worms okay to feed my axie?

I read that they are high in fat, so maybe I can just give him one as a treat now and then if so?



Thanks for all replies!!
__________________
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." -Gandhi
Jess is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20th August 2008   #2 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Nationality:
Posts: 34
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 0
Rep: FredLikesNewts has started on the right path
Default Re: Wax worms as food?
I would think that its fine if used sparingly as you stated, they are fatty.
FredLikesNewts is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20th August 2008   #3 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Posts: 397
Gallery Images: 5
Comments: 1
Rep: inkozana has given consistently good advice and informationinkozana has given consistently good advice and informationinkozana has given consistently good advice and informationinkozana has given consistently good advice and information
Default Re: Wax worms as food?
They are fatty but full of nutrients, they are good for axolotls that have been sick lately and need a pick me up.. but like Fred said- they're not a staple diet.
inkozana is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20th August 2008   #4 (permalink)
Member
 
coendeurloo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Nationality:
Location: [ Members Only ]
Age: 29
Posts: 357
Gallery Images: 0
Comments: 1
Rep: coendeurloo is a mainstay of Caudata.orgcoendeurloo is a mainstay of Caudata.orgcoendeurloo is a mainstay of Caudata.orgcoendeurloo is a mainstay of Caudata.orgcoendeurloo is a mainstay of Caudata.orgcoendeurloo is a mainstay of Caudata.orgcoendeurloo is a mainstay of Caudata.org
Send a message via MSN to coendeurloo Send a message via Skype™ to coendeurloo
Default Re: Wax worms as food?
Have a look here: http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/foods2.shtml

To see the nutritional values of various food items. I wouldn't say a waxworm is 'full of nutrients' though, certainly not compared to others.
coendeurloo is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
food, food?, wax, worms

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads

Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Wanted: white worms and/or grindal worms otterwoman Wanted in the USA 4 25th April 2008 04:10
Moving newts from wiggling worms to chopped worms lenora Live Food General Discussion 4 6th June 2005 16:25
Food: Waterfleas vs. Blood Worms heather Axolotl General Discussion 5 8th May 2005 02:39
Bait shop worms as food? innes Newt and Salamander Help 4 12th July 2004 17:27
Bait worms as food? c. Newt and Salamander Help 11 9th February 2004 06:22


All times are GMT. The time now is 07:21.