General Information: Butterworms are the soft bodied larva of the Chilecomadia moorei moth native to the mountains of central Chile. They are known for their strong fruity smell that most reptiles love. These worms are commonly used for bait in fishing, as well as, food and treat for animals such as birds, small animals, fish, and reptiles. They have smooth, fat bodies, with a very soft exoskeleton, as at full maturity these worms will become Chilecomadia moorei moths. Butter worms have a very high calcium content, at the same time, the calories/ fat is extremely high, as well, which means that these high calcium insects should only be fed as treats.

Housing: When housing butter worms, you will want to keep them in the refrigerator, you will not have to feed the worms as their metabolism is slowed down they dont feed.

Substrate: Wheat bran, make sure it remains dry.

Feeding: Butter worms do not eat in this stage of life.

Temperature: Store your Butter Worms at temperatures of 42 to 45 degrees F. in the refrigerator.

Breeding: Butter worms are irradiated before they are shipped from Chile, which means that they can not breed once they come to the states. The sole purpose of irradiated them is to kill off any bacteria before they leave the country.