{"product_id":"live-mealworms","title":"Live Mealworms","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-container\" style=\"color: #2c432f; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Intro Paragraph --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #2c432f; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    Premium feeder insects from our family farm in Dunn, NC. Clean, highly nutritious, and easy to keep — the classic favorite feeder for leopard geckos, bearded dragons, wild birds, chickens, frogs, and fish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Why Buy Section --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #2c432f; border-bottom: 2px solid #b29459; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eWhy Buy Our Live Mealworms for Sale?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh protein \u0026amp; healthy fats\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent for building weight and energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong shelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e — easily store dormant in the refrigerator for weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet, clean, \u0026amp; odor-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — zero noise and simple container upkeep\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for gut-loading\u003c\/strong\u003e — absorbs vitamins and nutrients quickly before feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Size Chart Cards --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #2c432f; border-bottom: 2px solid #b29459; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eSize Chart – Pick the Perfect Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; color: #b29459; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eMealworms are slender and easy to swallow. When in doubt, select a size smaller than the space between your pet's eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b5bb8b; background-color: #faebc4; padding: 12px; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c432f; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eSmall \u0026amp;approx; 10–12mm (3\/8\")\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eBest for: hatchlings, small geckos, dart frogs, nano pets, and small songbirds\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0; font-style: italic; color: #b29459;\"\u003eTiny \u0026amp; tender starter size\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #2c432f; background-color: #faebc4; padding: 12px; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c432f; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eMedium \u0026amp;approx; 18–20mm (3\/4\")\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eBest for: juvenile leopard geckos, sub-adult dragons, middle-sized reptiles, and poultry treats\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #2c432f;\"\u003e\u0026amp;starf; Most popular versatile size\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b5bb8b; background-color: #faebc4; padding: 12px; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c432f; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eLarge \u0026amp;approx; 25–30mm (1\"–1.25\")\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eBest for: adult bearded dragons, larger lizards, wild bird feeders, chickens, and fishing bait\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0; font-style: italic; color: #b29459;\"\u003eMaximum meat \u0026amp; protein for bigger appetites\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nutrition Snapshot --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #2c432f; border-bottom: 2px solid #b29459; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eNutrition Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eTypical as-fed values for healthy Live Mealworms (\u003cem\u003eTenebrio molitor\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19–21%\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–62%\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13–15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3% (Chitin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; background-color: #faebc4; padding: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #b29459;\"\u003e\n    Always dust with calcium powder before feeding. Gut-load 24–48 hours prior for maximum nutrient transfer to your pets.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Comparison Section --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #2c432f; border-bottom: 2px solid #b29459; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eLive Mealworms vs Live Crickets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerable storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — keep them dormant for weeks in the fridge without daily feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero jumping or escaping\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth, slow-moving feeders that stay in shallow bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet \u0026amp; completely odor-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — no chirping, no smell, no noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended shelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e — significantly lower die-off rate than crickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasier target for pets\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect for slow-hunting or elderly reptiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Care \u0026 Storage --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #2c432f; border-bottom: 2px solid #b29459; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eHow to Keep Them Alive Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerate for long-term storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in the fridge (40°F–50°F) to slow down their metabolism and keep them in a dormant state for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvide bedding substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep them in wheat bran, oatmeal, or specialized mealworm chow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeekly warming \u0026amp; hydration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take them out once a week for 2–4 hours at room temperature and offer a slice of carrot or potato for moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid excess humidity or open liquid water to prevent mold growth in the bedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Shipping \u0026 Live Arrival --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #2c432f; border-bottom: 2px solid #b29459; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eShipped\u003c\/strong\u003e from our farm in Dunn, NC with weather-aware packing. Strong ground rates across the Southeast. Live arrival guarantee when temperature guidelines are followed.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ Section --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #2c432f; border-bottom: 2px solid #b29459; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c432f; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat size mealworm should I get for my leopard gecko?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eMost juvenile geckos do best with \u003cstrong\u003eSmall (10–12mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, while sub-adult and adult geckos thrive on \u003cstrong\u003eMedium (18–20mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always choose a mealworm no wider than the space between your gecko’s eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c432f; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eHow do I store mealworms in the refrigerator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eKeep them in a breathable plastic container with 1–2 inches of wheat bran substrate. Place them in the vegetable crisper drawer or door of your fridge (ideal temperature is 40°F–50°F). They will go dormant and can stay healthy for 4 to 8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c432f; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eDo mealworms bite or harm my pet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNo, mealworms do not bite or harm your pet. However, as with any feeder insect, avoid leaving uneaten, unsupervised live mealworms roaming in your pet’s enclosure overnight. Feed them in a smooth-sided glass or ceramic escape-proof dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c432f; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eHow long do mealworms last at room temperature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAt room temperature, mealworms will stay active, eat, and grow. They will eventually pupate into alien-like beetles after 2–3 weeks unless kept cold in the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c432f; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eDo I need to gut-load and dust mealworms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eYes! Pull the quantity of mealworms you plan to feed out of the fridge 24 hours in advance. Let them warm up and feed on fresh carrots, squash, or mealworm chow. Lightly dust them with calcium powder right before offering them to your pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #2c432f; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eHow is live arrival guaranteed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWe use weather-aware packing straight from our farm in Dunn, NC. If you experience issues upon arrival, submit clear photos within 24 hours of delivery, and our team will make it right (when temperature guidelines are followed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Farm Signoff --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #2c432f; border-bottom: 2px solid #b29459; padding-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eFrom Our North Carolina Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n    Carolina Cricket Farm continues a multi-generational legacy of raising healthy live feeders. We apply the same high standards of cleanliness and care used for our famous virus-free crickets to our mealworms. Centrally located in Dunn, NC for fast, reliable shipping across the Southeast and beyond.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #2c432f;\"\u003e\n    Available counts: 25 • 50 • 100 • 250 • 500 • 1,000+\u003cbr\u003e\n    Questions? 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