Bloodworms

[8Pat]

Hi all!

Thought I'd share this with you.

I'm actually in the process of rearing many small and slow growing G. rosea slings. And since my local pet store doesn't have pinheads I thought I'd give it a try with frozen bloodworms that are sold for freshwater fish. I found that the young Ts eat those readily. Plus, they're also lot easier to handle than live food. So if you're looking for an alternative to live prey for smaller Ts, or if you want to add variety, there it is.

Note: Bloodworms better served at room temperature!!

8Pat

 

[RoachGirlRen]

As an additional note, human allergy to bloodworms is relatively common, so unless you've worked with them before, consider using gloves or at least an object rather than your fingertips when handling. People have had fairly serious allergic reactions just from touching them.

 

[8Pat]

Yes, you're right. There is an allergy warning on the box. So I always use tweezers to feed.

Thanks for your reply!

 

[mrbonzai211]

I don't know if I would suggest using them as an every day food source. They are very high in fat and low on essential nutrients. I'm a 20 year veteran in the exotic pet hobby and I've kept over 250+ species of rare and exotic fish. Blood worm is a tasty treat but not a good regular food source.

 

[Draiman]

High in fat? I don't think so. Too bad my fish have finished my last pack of the stuff, otherwise I'd be able to show you the nutritional analysis. Bloodworms are a fantastic source of protein, and I use them for my centipedes occasionally.

Low in nutrients? I disagree. I use the brand Hikari, and their worms are fortified with vitamins, beta-carotene and various other essential nutrients.

 

[Arachn'auQuébec]

High in fat? I don't think so. Too bad my fish have finished my last pack of the stuff, otherwise I'd be able to show you the nutritional analysis. Bloodworms are a fantastic source of protein, and I use them for my centipedes occasionally.

Low in nutrients? I disagree. I use the brand Hikari, and their worms are fortified with vitamins, beta-carotene and various other essential nutrients.

"essential nutrient" should not be used unless you know wich molecules Ts need and can't synthetize by their own metabolism and regular alimentation

 

[Draiman]

"essential nutrient" should not be used unless you know wich molecules Ts need and can't synthetize by their own metabolism and regular alimentation

Oh, I see. In that case the term shouldn't have appeared in Bonzai's post as well. Odd to see that you only quoted my post.

I don't know if I would suggest using them as an every day food source. They are very high in fat and low on essential nutrients.

 

[MrRogers]

As an additional note, human allergy to bloodworms is relatively common, so unless you've worked with them before, consider using gloves or at least an object rather than your fingertips when handling. People have had fairly serious allergic reactions just from touching them.

I can't stress the importance of this warning. I got some fish food ( which I believe contained bloodworms) in my eye when I was a kid and I won a free ticket to the emergency room. Luckily it wasen't life threating, just excess swelling (I looked like Rocky after he fought the Russian in Rocky IV ). Use gloves and don't wipe your eyes afterward....

 

[blazetown]

Does anyone know what causes allergic reactions from blood worms?

 

[Kirk]

Does anyone know what causes allergic reactions from blood worms?

Info can be found here http://www.immunocapinvitrosight.com/dia_templates/ImmunoCAP/Allergen____28217.aspx.