Where to find earthworms?

[hunterwho]

Hey! I just recently got a baby 'lotl from a local reptile expo, and so far he's been doing fine (besides being really skinny, which is why I came here). I was provided with a lot of sinking carnivore pellets as a stable diet, but I've heard that earthworms/nightcrawlers are a good diet as well. I want to get him some worms, but I don't know where to find any in the middle of winter in Chicago. I've heard people say the ones from bait shops aren't healthy and might make him sick, but I just want to give him some food he'll enjoy. Any suggestions?

 

[Herpin Man]

Here's what I recommend:
https://unclejimswormfarm.com/product/composting-worms/250-super-reds-european-night-crawlers/

 

[hunterwho]

Thanks so much!

 

[Kitan]

Pet stores are also a fantastic resource. If you choose to buy from a bait shop, just ask for the freshest ones and make sure they are Canadian Nightcrawlers, NOT dyed.