how to prevent mealworms from turning?!?

[newleoowner101]

i understand now how important it is for mealworms to gutload i want what is best for my leo i useally keep my mealies in fridge but how do i feed them and prevent them from pupaing bc i only have one reptile i dont want a mealworm colony:main_thumbsdown: and im terrified of beetles so how do i gutload them and keep them from turning into bettles oh if its anything i feed my leo small sized mealies thanks!

 

[indyana]

You can keep them in the fridge most of the time and take out one day a week to feed so they will last longer.

For gutloading, figure out about how many your gecko eats and take out that many 1-2 days before you want to feed the gecko. Put them in a little container with some healthy gutloading foods and let them eat. In a couple days, you will have yummy, gutloaded worms.

 

[rothsauce]

If you can, buy small batches (50-100) that will last maybe a week or so. If you don't mind sticking them in the fridge, what Indyana suggests is perfect for larger counts of mealies or for leo's who may not be eating as frequently.

 

[charlie476]

Just make sure the fridge you are putting them in is not to cold. most fridges are set to 36F or so which will more than likely kill them.