Mealworm shortage finally hits..

[Stitchex]

Well, I just got done with a final box of mealworms. I have 42 more, but none are feeding size yet:main_no:. Does anyone know any sites that has good prices, considering the shortage? Thanks,

 

[GeckoTeach]

I ordered from a site last week, and still haven't received them... and now they are out. Can't say I know any others. That was my last hope. I am holding my breath for 1000 to show tomorrow.

 

[JordanAng420]

http://www.armstrongcricket.com/index.htm
I just ordered giant mealies and waxies from them and recieved them 2 days after I ordered them. Mostly every worm was alive when I recieved them. Their prices really aren't that bad, either.

 

[Stitchex]

Thanks! Are all the food there live?

 

[JordanAng420]

Yep...everything is live and hand picked. I was very happy with my order.

 

[Stitchex]

That's great! I'm thinking of getting 1,000 of regular mealworms from them. Thanks,

 

[Stitchex]

Here is where I finally ordered my mealworms, has anyone done business with them?

 

[Kristi23]

I ordered from them and the worms were all alive and healthy.

 

[Stitchex]

About how long did it take for them to get to your place?

 

[brad.a.c]

I've never ordered from there but that's some really good prices to me! I'd get them from there. :main_yes:

 

[Kristi23]

I can't remember, but they mailed them priority. For us, priority mail takes 3-4 days, but for most people, it's 2-3 days.

 

[Kirksherps]

i just over paid for 20,000 mealworms from a vendor at the show in white plains NY. dont know where they got their supply from but this should take me into august. im glad because some of my geckos were not too happy about the giant mealworms and i wasnt sure what i was going to feed my hatchlings. Kirk

 

[Stitchex]

Thanks!

 

[GeckoTeach]

Yea!

The mealies arrived today. Although a few succombed to the temps, the vast majority were healthy and wiggly... not a big fan of wiggly mealies, but I was SOOOO happy to see those wiggly lil' things this afternoon. My geckos were quite happy too.

 

[kmc5]

I bought 200 mealies from Cabela's in Dundee Michigan. I asked if they were effected by the shortage and the worker didn't know about it. He said they had a regular supply. They were a little more - $3.99 per 100 - but I am thrilled and my gecko is also!

Now I have a cricket farm and just starting my mealie farm with 100 mealies.

 

[Stitchex]

Congrats Missy!! You must have been wondering "How much longer?! Didn't they get my order??" The shortage is hitting here at some stores, you're lucky that you have a lot, kmc5^^

 

[tsavage]

the best place to get them is www.freewebs.com/mealworms .....plus they ship them 1 day air

 

[modestmouse]

Yeah apparently it's not affecting us here in Canada... or? I don't know, I pay $1 for 50... Which I've heard is really cheap...

 

[Stitchex]

Yep, extremely cheap*eyes bug out of head*. It's about $5 here for just 38 mealworms...sad.

 

[tsavage]

ya that is horrible where i live their $3.99 for 200