Kerbie
New Member
I was wondering if any of you might be able to provide some insight into the reptiworm vs. phoenix worm debate. I read a few other threads that all seemed to come to the conclusion that they are exactly the same but the two companies seem to disagree on the issue. What I want to know is if there really is a difference in the nutritional value between the two companies worms and if one is better than the other, even if by a small amount. Here is what I was able to find.
Phoenixworm.com says this... " WARNING!
Only genuine Phoenix Worms® provide the excellent nutrition and balanced Ca
ratio you can depend on. Our special grain-based diet is unique. Copycat worms fed a different diet do not provide identical nutritional values. Demand an independent lab analysis and see for yourself. Important: Genuine Phoenix Worms are packed in a medium that is proven safe for your animals. Imitation worms are packed in wood shavings or other substances which may harm your animals when ingested. Please use extreme caution for the health and safety of your animals."
As far as a lab report on phoenix worms, I couldn't find one. Maybe one of you know where to look.
Reptiworms.com says this... "All the above worms are the same species of Black Solider Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens). The difference between them is how they are raised and what they are fed. Our worms environment is 100% controlled and they are only fed a custom milled organic grain meal. This is done to ensure our animals don’t get passed on anything that could harm them. Remember we feed over 2,000 of our own Bearded dragons these every day. The last thing we want to do is harm an animal."
Reptiworm Lab analysis
http://www.reptiworms.com/info.php?articles&articles_id=6
Phoenixworm.com says this... " WARNING!
Only genuine Phoenix Worms® provide the excellent nutrition and balanced Ca
ratio you can depend on. Our special grain-based diet is unique. Copycat worms fed a different diet do not provide identical nutritional values. Demand an independent lab analysis and see for yourself. Important: Genuine Phoenix Worms are packed in a medium that is proven safe for your animals. Imitation worms are packed in wood shavings or other substances which may harm your animals when ingested. Please use extreme caution for the health and safety of your animals."As far as a lab report on phoenix worms, I couldn't find one. Maybe one of you know where to look.
Reptiworms.com says this... "All the above worms are the same species of Black Solider Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens). The difference between them is how they are raised and what they are fed. Our worms environment is 100% controlled and they are only fed a custom milled organic grain meal. This is done to ensure our animals don’t get passed on anything that could harm them. Remember we feed over 2,000 of our own Bearded dragons these every day. The last thing we want to do is harm an animal."
Reptiworm Lab analysis
http://www.reptiworms.com/info.php?articles&articles_id=6
