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[butterworms]

Hi guys,

I am looking at distributing butterworms in the UK. just working out prices and stuff.

We all know how expensive they can be but before I commit to working with a supplier and agreeing prices I need to work out if people are interested.

Currently I will only ship to the UK but if there is enough interest I may start offering them on a wider scale.

My initial thinking is to provide the following pricing.

£5 for 25
£9 for 50
£17 for 100

Delivery is £2.50 for all sizes.

This is subject to change depending if more people show an interest.

As Stated, these worms are expensive, but are an excellent feeder, almost negating the need for calcium dusting.

here is some info on them:

Butterworms are soft bodied larvie, similar to waxworms, which are found solely in Chile, as their food is a tree found only in Chile.

They are basically up to 2" long, orange coloured worm, whch give off a fruity scent which lizards, birds and fish find irrisistable.

They are relatively simple to look after, and if kept at low temperatures (under 60 degrees F - so in a fridge) they can last up to (in some circumstances) 8 months without food or water - in a semi hibernative state. They cannot pupate into the moth which they would normally become.

Their nutritional values are as follows:

Moisture 58.54 %
Ash 1.04 %
Protein 16.20 %
Fat 5.21 %
Calories/Fat 87.73
Calcium (ml/100 grs) 42.90

Because of their huge calcium levels there is almost no need to dust these worms with calcium powder, and their relatively high protein levels and not enormous size means that they are great for getting your pets growth up when its young, and the fruity scent and unusual orange colour is great for fussy eaters or those who are finding eating hard.

try here for more information.

http://www.the-lizard-lounge.com/content/insects/butterworm-care.asp

Please let me know if you are still interested.

Thanks

Ian

[mark_w]

All the best with this, its always interesting to see different feeder insects around.

I actually breed most of my feeders myself. If they were available I would possibly buy a batch out of curiosity, and maybe use them as very occasional treats. I would need to be reassured about this "irradiation to kill any bacteria and stop them from pupating" first though...

Mark.

[garysumpter]

Butterworms are GREAT, id buy loads if the price was right

Gary
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