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Superworm beetles, safe for ants?

Started By azzaaazzzz00 , Jun 17 2021 12:59 PM

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#1 Offline azzaaazzzz00 - Posted June 17 2021 - 12:59 PM

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I tried to breed my superworm because their running out in the stores where I live. This requires turning them to beetles and letting them mate. It's not going very well so far and I don't want to just throw away the beetles as that would be a waste. So, I was wondering if the were safe for my ant colonies (becuase superworms develop organs and body parts that would not be in a normal superworm), and if anyone has any expierience with this, how do I feed it to my young colonies (with 2-4 workers). It's all so confusing to me %).

 

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Always try new things, even if its hard, hard is not impossible. We are smart and it's good to be smart but not too smart for your own good.

#2 Offline ANTdrew - Posted June 17 2021 - 1:14 PM

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Pop them in the freezer for 20 minutes, then chop them open for your ants. They are totally safe.
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#3 Offline azzaaazzzz00 - Posted June 17 2021 - 1:33 PM

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Ok, thanks for the quick response! :D


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Always try new things, even if its hard, hard is not impossible. We are smart and it's good to be smart but not too smart for your own good.
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