Breeding Mealworms/Superworms?

[TamanduaGirl]

crickets are harder because you need to keep them warmer. Mealworms are easy but the gross part is all that bug poop!

[tikeyas_mom]

I have done some reading up on breeding crickets.. and i dont think there is an easy way of doing it lol. apparently they need a certian amount of heat, and humidity... but if you are successful at it, you get ALOT of them at once.

I'd like to breed crickets because, yes, they are very pricey.

[sharcano]

Hello all,

I have successfully bred both crickets and mealworms. I am currently working on breeding superworms. I have a juvenile bearded dragon and a foot long savanna monitor. I decided to breed my own food for them due to the price per dozen at several local pet stores. I have detailed information on breeding/maintaining both crickets and mealworms if anyone needs help.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Rather than breeding them you could get them from a breeder and elimate the middle man (pet store). If I remember correctly my friend buys her mealworms/superworms/waxworms from Rainbow Mealworms. It's a whole lot cheaper than the pet store and you don't have to be bothered with the breeding.