Frozen Buffalo Worms – Feeder Insects, Individually Removable
Natural insect power for your animal
Gently frozen so that all the nutrients stay exactly where they belong.
Why your pets will love it
- 🌿 100% natural – gently frozen, no additives
- 💪 High-quality nutrients – for vitality and health
- 🇪🇺 From Europe – by a German startup, short supply chains
- ♻️ Sustainable & species-appropriate – good for your animal, good for the planet
Frozen Buffalo Worms – Feeder Insects, Individually Removable - 1 kg is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Frozen Buffalo Worms – Feeder Insects, Individually Removable - 1 kg is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Frozen buffalo worms, individually removable – all-natural, protein-rich and easy to digest.
Buffalo worms (Alphitobius diaperinus) have a balanced protein-to-fat ratio and supply valuable building blocks for growth, muscle development and metabolism. Their softer body makes them easier to digest than mealworms – ideal for smaller species, juveniles and sensitive eaters.
Important note
Our buffalo worms are all-natural – they have not been blanched or otherwise pre-treated. After thawing they may therefore darken or change colour. This is a natural process and not a sign of reduced quality.
Intended as a complementary feed – not as a complete feed.
Benefits of our product
- Made in the EU: from controlled breeding in Italy – for consistently high quality.
- Free from preservatives: no artificial additives, so the worms stay all-natural.
- Appealing taste: many animals take buffalo worms very readily.
Protein content in comparison
- Buffalo worms: approx. 20–22% protein
- Wax moth larvae: approx. 15–18% protein
- House crickets: approx. 18–22% protein
- Mealworms: approx. 20–25% protein
- Black soldier fly larvae: approx. 35–45% protein
Which animals is it suitable for?
- Birds: chickens, tits, robins, woodpeckers, starlings
- Reptiles: geckos, bearded dragons, chameleons, agamas
- Amphibians: frogs, salamanders, axolotls
- Invertebrates: tarantulas, scorpions
- Fish: larger ornamental fish such as cichlids and catfish
- Small mammals: hedgehogs, hamsters, mice
Benefits of frozen insects
- Long shelf life and freshness: freezing preserves the quality for a long time.
- Nutrients are retained: the worms are frozen at exactly the right moment.
- Easy portioning: individually removable – precisely dosed, with hardly any waste.
Thawing and feeding recommendation
- Thaw gently at room temperature, 30–60 minutes depending on the quantity.
- Alternatively rinse briefly with lukewarm water (max. 30–35 °C) and feed immediately afterwards.
- Do not boil or heat.
- Portion size: depending on species and size, 2–10 buffalo worms per feeding. Only take out as many as you feed straight away.
- Hygiene: clean the feeding bowls regularly to avoid bacteria and mould.
Composition (average values)
- Moisture: approx. 60–65%
- Protein: approx. 20–22%
- Fat: approx. 13–15%
- Ash: approx. 1–2%
- Crude fibre: approx. 2%
Storage
Store in the freezer at –18 °C or colder. Do not refreeze once thawed.
Shipping with dry ice
Delivered in an insulating polystyrene box with dry ice (–78 °C).
Safety information on dry ice:
- Do not touch – direct skin contact can cause severe cold burns. Always use gloves or a cloth.
- Do not swallow – dry ice is not a food.
- Ventilate well – dry ice evaporates into CO₂ gas, which can cause oxygen depletion in enclosed rooms.
- Do not seal airtight – the pressure that builds up can burst containers.
- Keep away from children.
- Do not put in the bin – simply let it evaporate in the open air.
- Do not put in water – the reaction can cause violent gas formation and splashing.
