Worm colonies?

[KephrenJorgensen]

I would like to start a worm colony in the spring, as well as a slug colony. I just have no experience in it. I've found some useful information on slugs, but not much on worms. Does anyone here have any advice they can give?

[guidofatherof5]

Which worms?
Sorry I can't give any advise on the slugs.

[KephrenJorgensen]

Earthworms/Dew worms/Nightcrawlers. I would mainly be using them for feeding. I know a lot of people use them for composting.

[guidofatherof5]

Have you searched "YouTube" for any how to videos. I think there is a difference in raising night crawlers and compost worms(which are bad for garters).

[Steveo]

Compost worms are easy to propogate but they will kill a garter... I've never considered raising nightcrawlers because they're already far cheaper per meal than pinkies.

[Invisible Snake]

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Breeding Nightcrawlers.

[Greg'sGarters]

I'm the opposite of Steve because I can't give any advice on the worms. For slugs, it's really easy. I did it when I was 7. You just take some slugs, stick em in a tank (I'd use about a 5.5g or 10g) with sphagnum moss and coconut fiber substrate. Keep the substrate REALLY high (right in between damp and wet, there should easily be 100% relative humidity) by misting 2-3 times a day with spring/RO/DI water. Add A LOT of hiding places, about 3/4 of the tank should just be covered in rocks, branches and quarter logs (I take 1/2 logs from the pet store and split them, vertically, down the middle). Keep them at about 67 degrees, and dark. Throw some lettuce in there once a week for them to eat and watch magic happen. They do lay eggs.

[Ctah_Lu]

That´s interesting, i have already caught some slugs, but have a few questions, theres a risk of parasites living on the slugs? (really dangerous parasites), if yes, how can i prevent the parasites pass to my snake or how to deworm the slugs? , any help or info about this is very appreciated, thanks.

[thamneil]

I would think that like worms, parasites would be less of an issue with slugs. Someone with more slug experience is sure to chime in. I would recommend "purging" the slugs if you have the slightest worry of toxins.

[-MARWOLAETH-]

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