Mealworm beetles

Does anyone use mealworm beetles as feeders? I have some 'extra' beetles and would rather use them as feeders for a leopard gecko vs tossing them out. I'm thinking the gecko would eat them, unless there is a reason not to feed them?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by DMTWI

Does anyone use mealworm beetles as feeders? I have some 'extra' beetles and would rather use them as feeders for a leopard gecko vs tossing them out. I'm thinking the gecko would eat them, unless there is a reason not to feed them?

Thanks

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Keep em' and breed em'

They have a noxious taste... do not feed them to your reptile. They are breeders, and NOT feeders for a reason.

Bruce

My leos go nuts for them. I had no idea they tasted bad. I guess they didn't get the memo. lol

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Originally Posted by Bruce Whitehead

They have a noxious taste

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hmmm note to self politely decline any dinner invitation from Bruce :rofl:

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Originally Posted by Deborah

hmmm note to self politely decline any dinner invitation from Bruce :rofl:

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Not all bugs taste bad:rolleye2: Silkworms really are not that horrible, its the chewing your have to get used to. Crickets though are horrible.

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Originally Posted by Beardedragon

Not all bugs taste bad:rolleye2: Silkworms really are not that horrible, its the chewing your have to get used to. Crickets though are horrible.

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Coming from you I am not surprised :O

Maybe we should do a bug taste test poll?? ;)

Also, thanks for the input everyone....

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Originally Posted by DMTWI

Maybe we should do a bug taste test poll?? ;)

Also, thanks for the input everyone....

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Yeah, id just be worried about the Chiten amount, mealworms already have a high shell to meat ratio.

My turtle likes them and never spits them out. He really likes the cream filled white alien stage.