Mealworms ate through the lid of container

[TheCrazyFishLady]

Had the amazing wake up of putting on my slippers this morning and feeling something in there! My mealworms ate through the lid of the container they were in and dispersed around my room. I hope I have found them all... I would just let my two leos out for the day if my apartment didn't spray for bugs! haha

I guess just a warning, don't leave mealworms in a soft-plastic container, they possibly will eat through it. I don't know for sure what plastic this was, so I can't help there. It was the usual clear plastic container worms come in, for me at least.

Has this happened to anyone else? My friend said it has happened to him, so I must not be the only one.

 

[ImNotYogi]

I've only heard about this happening with superworms. I don't think a mealworm's jaws are strong enough to chew through plastic.

 

[DrCarrotTail]

I'd love to see a picture of the container so I know what to avoid. Sorry about your icky day starting event!

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

Its fine. I'll dig it out of the trash and post up a picture. And these are definitely mealworms.

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

Actually, the trash was disgusting. Sorry... I'll try to find a picture online that is the same type.

EDIT: Couldn't find one, but its a very clear, thin plastic container. I would say, just to be safe, put them in a very sturdy plastic, like what a Kritter Keeper is made of.