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When it comes to feeding your exotic pets, it’s easy to confuse mealworms and superworms—after all, they look similar and belong to the same...

Live Mealworm Guarantee. At Exotic Nutrition, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality live mealworms for your pets. Because mealworms are living animals, proper...

Live Mealworm FAQs. Live mealworms are a nutritious, protein-packed feeder insect for a wide variety of exotic pets. At Exotic Nutrition, we take pride...

Breeding and raising live mealworms is a simple process, but it is time-consuming and requires regular attention and care. Raising mealworms to have a...

You’ve heard the saying “You are what you eat.” Well, the same goes for your pet—especially if they eat live insects! If your feeder...

Exotic Nutrition is proud to support over 600 universities, zoological parks, veterinarians, wildlife centers, and research institutions around the world. . From trusted names in...

Dried mealworms have a long history as a go-to protein source for insect-eating animals. Originally used by bird enthusiasts and reptile keepers, these highly...

Hand-Feeding Baby Opossums: A Guide for Orphaned or Rejected Joeys. Caring for an orphaned or rejected baby opossum can be a delicate task, but...

Short-Tailed Opossums (STOs) are fascinating, intelligent marsupials that make unique and rewarding pets. Known for their neat habits and inquisitive personalities, STOs thrive in...

Breeding Short-Tailed Opossums (STOs) can be a rewarding but risky and challenging process that requires careful planning, attention, and knowledge. Whether you're a first-time breeder...

Don’t Be Fooled by the “Medical Grade” Cage Finish Myth. When shopping for a cage for your exotic pet, you've probably seen companies advertising...

Metabolic Bone Disease in Opossums: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention. Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is a serious condition that affects opossums, leading to severe pain,...