Mealworm Bran for Sale
Mealworm bran is the food and substrate in one. It is the preferred bedding for storing mealworms and superworms, and the worms feed on it at the same time. The bran is milled and rolled into easily digestible flakes that suit any size worm. A little goes a long way, so a single 1lb bag lasts a while.
Food and Bedding in One
The bran keeps your worms housed and fed at once. So you do not need a separate food, and the worms stay in good condition while you store them. It works for mealworms and superworms alike.
How to Use It
Move your worms out of the cup they arrive in and into a proper habitat with a breathable lid, then add a bed of bran. Keep mealworms cool in the refrigerator to store them, or warm in bran to culture a colony. Add a slice of vegetable for moisture, and refresh the bran as it is used up.
Best For
- Storing mealworms or superworms in good condition.
- Feeding a mealworm colony you are culturing.
- Keepers who want food and bedding in one.
- Stocking up, since a little goes a long way.
Not Best For
- Buyers expecting live worms, since this is bran only.
- A calcium supplement, which is a separate dusting step.
- Storing worms in their shipping cup, which is not a long-term home.
Recommended Add-Ons
- Large Mealworms to store or culture in the bran.
- Mealworm Beetles to breed a colony in the bran.
- TC Calcium Ultra Fine to dust worms before feeding.
- Insect Care Supplies for habitats with breathable lids.
- Live Mealworms to browse all sizes and stages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mealworm bran?
It is milled, rolled bran that serves as both bedding and food for mealworms and superworms. The worms live in it and eat it.
Does it work for superworms too?
Yes. The same bran suits mealworms and superworms of any size.
How do I use it?
Move your worms into a proper habitat, add a bed of bran, and include a slice of vegetable for moisture. Refresh the bran as it is used.
How long does a bag last?
A little goes a long way, so a 1lb bag lasts a while. You can add up to 10 bags per order.
Does the bran replace dusting?
No. The bran feeds the worms, but you still dust them with calcium before feeding, since mealworms are low in calcium.
