It does get confusing when different people say different things. The store I got mine from tell me something 'new' everytime I go.
Like last week, their axies were in a tank with a temp of 30C - so I told them nicely that was too high. They told me that axies like hot water and the cold is bad for them! yeah right
Earthworms are fine as a staple diet - its what I feed mine and she loves them.
As for changing what they eat - thats just strange. Elsa was on bloodworm for the first 2 years I had her, then I switched to earthworms and she eats with such relish (excuse the punn) now - before she could barely be bothered to eat.
I have no idea why this guy would tell you otherwise?
I really think you should change to earthworms and although many axie books say beef heart is okay, a lot of us on here agree that its best only as a treat - as its a food they would never eat in their natural environment.
(Message edited by PlantH2O on September 06, 2005)