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Highly resilient, extremely active live earthworms—the ultimate high-protein staple and treating choice for amphibians, reptiles, and fish.
European Nightcrawlers (Eisenia hortensis) are a premium, medium-bodied earthworm prized by exotic pet keepers for their exceptional toughness and energetic wriggling. Packed with essential amino acids, high moisture, and natural calcium, these worms are completely soft-bodied and easily digestible. Unlike regular earthworms, they are highly tolerant of varying temperatures and can survive underwater for hours, making them an unrivaled food source for aquatic predators.
- Nutritional Profile: Exceptionally high in lean protein, vital moisture, and natural calcium with a low fat content.
- Aquatic-Friendly: Robust enough to survive underwater for extended periods—perfect for fully aquatic species.
- Irresistible Scent & Action: Active, heavy wriggling motion quickly triggers the prey drive of picky or stubborn eaters.
- Perfect For: Axolotls, dart frogs, garter snakes, newts, salamanders, juvenile turtles, and predatory fish.
Description
Introduce a hardy, nutrient-dense staple to your pet’s diet with our premium, farm-fresh European Nightcrawlers. Slightly smaller and significantly tougher than Canadian Nightcrawlers, “Euros” are widely considered the ideal size for medium-sized reptiles, amphibians, and fish without the need for cutting them up.
Unrivaled Resilience & Aquatic Versatility
European Nightcrawlers are a favorite among axolotl, newt, and frog keepers because they are uniquely adapted to wet environments. If dropped into an aquarium, they will remain highly active and alive for hours, giving your aquatic pets plenty of time to hunt them down. Because they are completely soft-bodied and lack a hard, chitinous exoskeleton, they provide an easily digestible meal that eliminates any risk of impaction.
Why Choose European Nightcrawlers?
- Perfect Size for Micro & Medium Predators: Averaging 2 to 4 inches in length, they are the perfect bite-sized meal for dart frogs, young axolotls, and garter snakes, eliminating the messy chore of chopping larger worms.
- Triggers Natural Instincts: Their vigorous stretching and wriggling movements make them highly visible and completely irresistible to predatory species that rely on motion to hunt.
- Incredibly Cold-Tolerant: Euros are much hardier than other earthworm species. They tolerate temperature shifts exceptionally well, giving them a superior shelf life in your reptile room.
💡 Storage & Care Instructions
- Housing: Keep the nightcrawlers in their original container with the provided organic soil or bedding.
- Temperature: Store them in a cool location between 10°C and 20°C. While they can be refrigerated, they actually thrive at cool room temperatures (like a basement or cool closet), making them easier to store than Canadian nightcrawlers.
- Moisture Management: The bedding should always feel like a damp sponge. If it begins to dry out, mist it lightly with dechlorinated or conditioned water (do not use chlorinated tap water).
- Keep Dark: Keep the container lid securely closed and in a dark area to prevent the worms from crawling out.
Additional information
| Weight | .5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 8 cm |
| Count | 100 Count, 25 Count, 50 Count |
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Excited to see these grow!
Night crawlers came lively and healthy. To be determined if they do there job in my buddies garden
Yummy for froggy tummy