Inactive Mealworms

[SpiderCamp]

Hello, I purchased 200 mealworms on January 1st and they are acting pretty weird. They sit on the surface of their oatmeal substrate and refuse to eat the food I give them (apples,grepes and potatoes)
does anyone have an idea of why they're acting like this?

 

[Malum Argenteum]

What temps are you keeping them at? Room temp is good for growing them out and breeding them, and ~50F is ok for holding them, but lower is hard on them.

 

[SpiderCamp]

What temps are you keeping them at? Room temp is good for growing them out and breeding them, and ~50F is ok for holding them, but lower is hard on them.

my room is normally at 70 degrees Fahrenheit or higher

 

[Polenth]

Mealworms also go inactive just before they turn into pupae. As long as they're a good colour (not turning black), just leave them to get on with it.

 

[Malum Argenteum]

Yep, probably beginning to pupate.

 

[SpiderCamp]

thank you, I'm kinda new to the hobby.

 

[LadyVonChimp]

thank you, I'm kinda new to the hobby.

I'm glad you asked as I've been wondering the same thing!