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My axolotl LOVES nightcrawlers (she rejects bloodworms now)! I'm not sure what species they are, because they were refrigerated and not labeled other than price. Im guessing they are Canadians. I've been giving her a meal worm about twice a week with the head removed too. The nightcrawlers are getting a few scraps, and Ive been adding a crushed multivitamin to their food too.

I was just wondering if they are going to supply her with all the nutrients she needs, or if I need to add some more diversity to the mix?

Also! Should I cut them in half? :confused: She seems to prefer them whole, as she spits them out when they are cut, but it is a huge battle for her to eat the monsters that are sometimes an inch or two bigger than her... Could I train her to eat them cut?
 
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Hi have you tried soaking them in some fresh water before feeding, sometimes their slime tastes horrible. (not that i've personally checked lol ) It might taste worse when they are cut. Mel
 
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If they are canadian nightcrawlers, she should be able to accept them chopped. None of my axies or newts has ever refused cut-up worms of this type. She may need longer to grab them when they are in pieces because the wiggling is not so obvious. Earthworms should provide all the nutrients needed.
 
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