---
product_id: 10712885
title: "5000 Live Mealworms, Reptile, Birds, Chickens, Fish Food (Mixed)"
brand: "bassett's cricket ranch"
price: "$327"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/10712885-5000-live-mealworms-reptile-birds-chickens-fish-food-mixed
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# 5000 live mealworms Ideal for reptiles, birds, chickens, fish Mixed sizes 1/4" to 1" 5000 Live Mealworms, Reptile, Birds, Chickens, Fish Food (Mixed)

**Brand:** bassett's cricket ranch
**Price:** $327
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐣 Feed the Future: Nourish Your Furry Friends!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 5000 Live Mealworms, Reptile, Birds, Chickens, Fish Food (Mixed) by bassett's cricket ranch
- **How much does it cost?** $327 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/10712885-5000-live-mealworms-reptile-birds-chickens-fish-food-mixed)

## Best For

- bassett's cricket ranch enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bassett's cricket ranch brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bulk Value:** Cost-effective option for pet owners and breeders
- • **Live and Active:** Freshly harvested for maximum appeal
- • **Versatile Feeding:** Perfect for a variety of pets and livestock
- • **Sustainable Choice:** Eco-friendly protein source for your animals
- • **Nutrient-Rich Protein:** Packed with essential nutrients for optimal growth

## Overview

This product offers 5000 live mealworms in mixed sizes ranging from 1/4" to 1", making it an excellent food source for reptiles, birds, chickens, and fish. Packed with protein and essential nutrients, these mealworms are a sustainable and cost-effective choice for pet owners and breeders alike.

## Description

5000 Live Mealworms, Reptile, Birds, Chickens, Fish Food (Mixed)

## Features

- 5000 Mixed Sizes (1/4" to 1") Live Mealworms

## Images

![5000 Live Mealworms, Reptile, Birds, Chickens, Fish Food (Mixed) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31TCNtUcgzL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I live in MN and it's very cold right now.  Is it safe to ship in below freezing temps?**
A: When I get my worms they come through the U.S. Post Office.  They come to me very fast, in 2-4 days. I would think you should be OK.  I have to go to the Post Office to pick them up, so they are Not leafy out in the cold.  Hope this helps.

**Q: Are these shipped in wheat germ?**
A: We have found in 58 years of shipping our mealworms that they travel the very best if we ship them in shredded newspaper.  They can move inward to keep warm or migrate to the outside to keep cool.  The newspaper is held inside a cotton bag that helps wick any moisture they create outside so they don't get exposed to mold or bacteria along the journey.   

When worms travel with bedding (or food) they will eat it increasing their metabolism causing them to increase in temperature, defecate, and the warmth will cause overheating in warm weather and condensation in cold weather.  Both are very bad for the health of your worms.

**Q: 1st time buyer - How do you care for the worms?**
A: When they arrive I put them in a container filled with bedding material.  Next, I feed them before I put them in the refrigerator where they stay until I feed them again in about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks.  Each day I take out several worms about twice a day to feed my blue birds.

**Q: If I order on Tue,. or Wed. how long to get to Rainier Or. 97048 Thanks.**
A: We ship the same day you order before noon Pacific time Monday - Friday.  Standard shipping takes 2 to 5 days (with 3 being the average).  Thank you so much!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Worms were dead and smelly!
  

*by J***X on Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2020*

In a smallSack most were dead and smelly. Mail man brought to you door and we immediately unwrapped them. It was BAD! Most were dead at least 3/4. We want a refund NOT more worms sent in a small container.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    The birds like this item
  

*by T***K on Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017*

The birds like this item.  Received fresh high quality worms.Wish there was some other packaging for this item -  takes a long time to shake out 5000 tiny wiggly worms from the bag.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    we are happy with them
  

*by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014*

Shipment arrived very quickly. Unfortunately, the mail person put the box labeled "LIVE ANIMALS" in the closed mailbox on an 85 degree day. Half died. Other than that, we are happy with them. Most have pupated and we have many beetles.

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*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-03-08*