worms

[Snake lover 3-25]

i got some worms that are in a container with only recycled composeted paper stuff what do i do??? are they ok to feed??? should i put them in unfertalized dirt and wait for the paper to get out of their systems???:confused:

[guidofatherof5]

When in doubt, error on the side of caution. Without knowing what kind of ink and paper, you just don't know. Worms themselves may be able to tolerate the chemicals since there systems are designed for that purpose. The breaking down of substances. The intestinal tract of a snake and especially the liver is unable to deal with a lot of the heavy metals and other chemicals that can be found in paper product. Hope this helps.

[Garter_Gertie]

Dang. I better quit putting beer in the snigglettes water...




When in doubt, error on the side of caution. Without knowing what kind of ink and paper, you just don't know. Worms themselves may be able to tolerate the chemicals since there systems are designed for that purpose. The breaking down of substances. The intestinal tract of a snake and especially the liver is unable to deal with a lot of the heavy metals and other chemicals that can be found in paper product. Hope this helps.

[Snake lover 3-25]

wow i was just checking to see when i got these worms.... i still have them... they are reproducing and living in some dirt in a tupy of styrafoam bait box.... i've been putting lettuce in there and i've put a few left over mouse parts in too.... i spray it a little every time i take some out.... it's pretty amazing.... this box is about a 3 inch high 4 inch cube.... and there are ALOT of worms in there..... just thought it was pretty neat:)

[anji1971]

That's cool, Shanley.
I've never had great luck with worms multiplying.
Not that they last long enough to get the chance, however.:rolleyes:

[Snake lover 3-25]

lol i've only been feeding them to the baby so the big ones get to live..... for now lol:)

[anji1971]

Are they just nightcrawlers, or some other type of worm? Maybe I'll put a couple big ones aside in a small container and see what I can get......

[Snake lover 3-25]

yup just some of those big canadian fish bait worms.....

[jitami]

Are you keeping them refrigerated Shanley or no? Pretty cool either way!!!

[Snake lover 3-25]

yup right under the leftovers lol:p

[jitami]

hehe :D

[anji1971]

That could put a damper on my plans. Hubby has vetoed keeping anything as disgusting as worms in the fridge. He has issues.........:rolleyes::p

[Snake lover 3-25]

lol yeah mom's not too happy about that either lol:):p

[jitami]

Anji, is there a packaged food that you like but he doesn't? ;)

[anji1971]

The only food I know that he doesn't like is the date cookies his mom makes. But they don't come in a package so making them go incognito is tricky.