Raising Worms?

[RedSidedSPR]

I caught 20 or so earthworms (I LOVE VA!!) very surprised since i have so much trouble down in NC... plus it hasn't rained in forever..

I' can prob catch more tomorrow... want as many as i can before i leave

anyway, how do you care for them, raise/breed them (if i choose to do it)?

What is a good bedding? Right now they're in the dirt i found them in. (i made it damp)

And what do i feed them? I want them to be nice and nutritious before harvest time


And yes, my baby ate one. First worm he's eaten.

It was one of the pale ones Steve likes... but for some reason i only have found a few of those. Yo, Steve, do you do anything different to find them, than you do earthworms/nightcrawlers?

[guidofatherof5]

The pale-nosed worms are hard to keep in my opinion.
I've never tried to raise them or keep them for any long period of time.
I use them right up.
I don't think they go every deep in the soil(top 3 inches)
I wish I could raise them.
Congrats on your snake eating.

[d_virginiana]

I've only raised nightcrawlers, but peat works as a good bedding. There's other brand name stuff especially for worms, but peat works fine. You moisten the soil, put their food on top, and cover it with damp newspaper (this should be in a solid tupper ware container) and close the top and leave it in a cool area like a basement. They should start reproducing pretty quickly. For food, you can use pretty much anything, but to avoid mold it's better to give them a brand name worm food. It's pretty cheap, and sort of similar to reptile vitamin supplements. idk if that'll work for the type of worms you have, but I hope it helps!

[RedSidedSPR]

It did help thanks guys. that's probab;y all i need to know.


If anyone else knows additional info...

[RedSidedSPR]

Where can i find worm food?

[ConcinusMan]

Look under your feet when you're outside.

[snakehill]

Google it. I've had my worms for a few months (started collecting them before I got my snake) I have them in a tupperware container with a few inches of the dirt I found them in. I have a few flat rocks and a little log along with some moss in the container. They eat oatmeal and coffee grounds(not sure if thats good for the snakes or not though.) Make sure you keep it moist but don't soak it or the oatmeal will get moldy. They need to be kept in a dark place also. I haven't lost one yet.

[RedSidedSPR]

Thanks. I'm sure the oatmeal and coffee does nothing for the snake, other than keep him awake. But if it keeps the worms alive that's good for now,

I have googled. But I wanted the GARTER KEEPER APPROACH.

[snakehill]

Maybe I should give up trying to raise a baby garter and just raise worms instead lol

[RedSidedSPR]

lol, don't give up, he'll eat.