Q&A for How to Grow a Wax Worm Farm

You are not actually going to transfer the moths. You will wait until the moths lay eggs and die. Then later, you will transfer about 20 of your worms to a new container to begin the process all over again.

Some wax worms just don't breed. Don't worry, the other moths will produce eggs.

During your first run, you want your worms to cocoon quickly, turn to moths lay eggs and die. You second batch is the one you want to allow to grow. It is possible you were starting with a smaller breed of wax worms?

No, they are not aquatic and will quickly die from the shock of the water and not being able to breathe.

Check if they're alive by separating them. If they don't move, chances are they're dead.

Keeping them at a cool temperature will actually prevent them from moving, eating, or growing. Keep them in a refrigerator, but away from any foods. A good spot for them is in an empty drawer.

A 3-5 gallon container in hard plastic, metal, or glass.

Yes. In fact, wax worms get their name because they eat beeswax.

You could fit more than 5000 worms in there. You wouldn't want to do that unless you are using them fast.

You should not put them in the freezer, but instead in the fridge. They will stay in a homeostasis state, and this will stop them from growing or turning into pupa, ultimately stopping them from breeding and dying.

If the temperature is over 100 degrees, the moths could be dying from the heat before they have a chance.

Wax worms like warm temperatures. Just keep them under 100 degrees, or they will die.

Glycerin helps keep the bedding warm and damp, and encourages rapid, healthy breeding.

This is actually the 'cocoon' that the worm is in when it turns into a moth. It is hard and brown. It should kind of look like a worm.

No, wax worms are okay to pick up. Just make sure you do it gently, so as not to hurt the tiny creatures.

Yes, they will keep breeding and laying eggs if left alone but fed. But never neglect them entirely, or they will die.

Yes, remove the moths. If you don't want to touch them, then use tweezers. You can dispose of them in the trash can or outside (outside is better than in the trash can).

Yes, leopard geckos eat wax worms, but do not feed them to your leopard gecko as a regular diet, as they are fatty. They should only be used as an occasional treat.

Frogs will eat any insect in any form. If your frog only eats the moths, that is fine. This is actually very common since frogs are insectivores, and it is perfectly fine for your frog. Usually, by leaving a waxworm in your frog's enclosure he will eat it once he has found it. Never force a frog to eat unless you are instructed to force feed by a vet, and make sure he has shown you how to do it correctly.