I don't think the beetles taste very good. My leopard geckos, veiled chameleons, collared lizards and frogs would all take meal worms, but I've never had one that would eat the beetles. I agree that you should put the beetles in a plastic shoebox with a few inched of oat bran, with spirulina and fish food. Add a few pieces of vegies once a week for moisture and in a month you won't have to buy meal worms anymore.