How to Rear Butter Worms

Butter worms are bright yellow and orange worms that come from Chile. They are often used as fishing bait as well as food for birds and reptiles. Since they are irradiated when they are shipped from Chile, they are infertile and cannot be bred. However you can rear them to use them as food for your pets or for fishing. This will keep you from having to make extra trips to the pet or bait store.

Things You'll Need

  • Plastic container
  • Butter worms
  • Oat meal or wheat bran
  • Carrots or yams
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Instructions

    • 1

      Get a plastic or cardboard container where you can place the butter worms.

    • 2

      Put ¼ cup of oatmeal or wheat bran in the plastic container along with some carrots, sweet potatoes or yams. The amount to use depends on the number of worms you have. Add a couple of slices of vegetables per worm.

       

    • 3

      Make sure the container is completely dry and place the worms inside it. Maintain the temperature at a steady 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

    • 4

      Feed your worms every three days.