How long do mealworms last in the fridge, as well as out of the fridge?

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I keep getting mix numbers from research. I keep getting a number of 6-10 or 7-10 weeks both for in fridge and just in general. Some people say months. If the fridge slows their growth then it shouldn't be the same time. I have 1 T and seeing how long 50 mealworms would last or could I get 100 and it lasts even longer or they would become pupae by them.

1. What I am wondering is how long would a typical 50 mealworms from a pet store for a few bucks last in the fridge?
2. Also how long would they last if I didn't put them in the fridge?
3. Also a side question, can Ts eat the pupae? I am 99% sure they don't but wondering.

Thanks

 

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1. What I am wondering is how long would a typical 50 mealworms from a pet store for a few bucks last in the fridge?

I've had them last almost 6 months

2. Also how long would they last if I didn't put them in the fridge?

It really depends...where are they (as in, how close to pupating are they), what temps, are you feeding them. Generally I don't refrigerate and its usually a week or two before they start pupating....I keep them in my warm t room and put chunks of carrot, potato or even lettuce in there pretty regularly...sometimes a pinch of oats.

3. Also a side question, can Ts eat the pupae?

Of course...my biggest issue with breeding them is that I always feed out those pupae...ts really seem to like them.