The Dried Mealworms can be fed all year round either as a treat or mixed with other foods which offer the natural nutrition many different aquatic amphibians and reptiles require, providing a high source of protein and essential amino acids. Because live mealworms are difficult to maintain in captivity and can be expensive, most pet owners do not provide these nutritionally valuable prey items for their pets. We realize the importance of diversifying your pet amphibian's or reptile's diet to increase the overall nutritional 118alue being provided to your pet and has produced a dried mealworm diet...Dried Mealworms can provide your pet with natural prey items without the mess and expense of live prey items. Recommended for tropical fish, semi-aquatic amphibians, reptiles, birds, and hedgehogs.