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About Phoenix Worms®

Phoenix Worm Background

The Phoenix Worm is the larval stage of the soldier fly, scientific name hermetia illucens linnaeus. Larvae are soft bodied grubs that are torpedo-shaped and flattened, with skin (exoskeleton) appearing firm and tough. The head is small and narrower than the body, which bears no legs or other features except hairs and spines. The back of the larvae are blunt and contain breathing pores called spiracles. The Phoenix Worm is fed a grain based diet. Adult soldier flies are about 5/8-inch long. They are black with smoky black wings and are energetic and robust.

The Phoenix Worms larvae hatch from eggs and develop through several stages before pupating inside of the last larval skin. However, the Phoenix Worm will last for weeks in the cup they are shipped to you in before pupating. They do not need to be fed or cultured, so the Phoenix Worm makes for a care-free and easy live feeder.

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Hermetia Illucens Adult
(Soldier Fly)

Hermetia Illucens Larva
(Soldier Fly Larvae)

The Nutritional Value of the Phoenix Worm

Nutritional Values of Common Feeders

Take a look at this chart and you'll see the excellent nutritional content of the Phoenix Worm. Phoenix Worms and Silkworms are simply the most nutritious feeders on the market today. These worms are packed with calcium and phosphorus and are relatively low in fat. Because of their high nutritional content, there's no need to dust or gut-load them. The Phoenix Worm's high calcium content makes it an ideal feeder for gravid females or for animals whose owners are hoping to become proud parents. The high calcium content will allow the breeding female to retain and use larger than normal amounts of natural calcium for strong and copious egg production. In addition, many experts believe that the high calcium content of the Phoenix Worm may halt or reverse the effects of metabolic bone disease.

The Advantages of Feeding Your Animals Phoenix Worms

"I Love Phoenix Worms!"

As we've learned, Phoenix Worms are highly nutritious and
packed with calcium.
Most animals greedily consume Phoenix Worms, so they must be delicious and highly appealing.
Phoenix Worms often illicit a feeding response in picky eaters or animals that are on a hunger strike. Perhaps this is because they are so tasty and perhaps also because Phoenix Worms wiggle intensely, which excites and entices herps and other animals.
Phoenix Worms are easy and care-free. There's no need to feed them. They will last for weeks in the container they are shipped in at room temperature. And, they do not require refrigeration.
Phoenix Worms combined with other live feeders will give your pet the essential variety they require in their diet and therefore maximize your animal's good health.
Phoenix Worms don't make noise.
They have no odor.

Three Sizes to Choose From

Extra Small - About 1/8'' - 150 per Cup
Extra Small Phoenix Worms are the perfect size for dart frogs, baby reptiles and amphibians, spiderlings, aquarium fish, praying mantis and carnivorous plants.
Medium - About 1/2'' - 100 per Cup
Medium Phoenix Worms are excellent for skinks, chameleons, anoles, turtles, frogs, young bearded dragons and rankins dragons, larger tropical fish and many more animals.
Large - About 3/4'' - 100 per Cup
Large Phoenix Worms are ideal for most adult reptiles and amphibians.

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Instructions for Keeping Phoenix Worms

Do not refrigerate your Phoenix Worms. Keep them at room temperature. Although they can tolerate high temperatures, Phoenix Worms will have the longest shelf life at 50-60° F.
Keep the Phoenix Worms in the cups that they are sent to you in.
Do not feed your Phoenix Worms. They do not require any food and will last for weeks without pupating. The packing media in the cup that the Phoenix Worms are sent to you in is not food but is an organic material that is ideal for storage. If the material becomes almost completely dry, you should add a few drops of water to keep it slightly moist.
Keep the lid on the cups. The special cup will allow the Phoenix Worms to have enough air and must be kept closed to ensure long shelf life.
The Phoenix Worms will begin to turn dark colored as they age. This is perfectly normal and does not affect their value as a live and nutritious feeder.

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