Feeding and Nutrition :: feeding worms

[bob_rod7]

well i went fishing today and i used nightcrawlers (earthworms).
and i had some left over i was wondering if my turtle could eat them

[missibsu]

Where did the worms originate from? If they are ones that you dug up yourself and know the soil content, then I say go ahead. If they are prepackaged, then it depends. I think it was Jen who was talking about the difference between worms from bait shops and worms from other sources.

edit: I went back and searched for the post I was thinking of and can't find it. But, I did find a post where Jen mentioned getting worms from a bait shop, so I'm guess that is good too.

[jenaero]

Yes, I've been feeding bait shop worms for 2 years and haven't had a problem.

[missibsu]

Thanks Jen! BUT, I was thinking that there was a post somewhere that mentioned a place not to get them. Maybe I am imagining things, but I was thinking along the lines of additives to the soil or something.

[jenaero]

I've heard to make sure they're raised in compost rather than manure because of parasites, etc. Other than that, I'm not sure.

[missibsu]

Ok, so maybe that is what I was thinking. Thanks!

[marisa]

Dig them or buy them. I've gotten them from Walmart in the winter (trout worms) and haven't had any problems.

[bob_rod7]

yes they were raised in compost and they were from a bait shop so i guess bob henry is gonna be happy today