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Just be sure to feed them off whenever they turn to pupa and you shouldn't have to worry about beetles.

Hahaha. Yes, it's completely normal for them to "mutate." It's a natural part of their life cycle. See, mealworms aren't actually "worms" at all, they are the larval form of the darkling beetle. This "mutation" you are seeing is actually their pupal ...

Hmm... Perhaps a Uromastyx?

I've only seen a couple boards about reptiles here... So, who here keeps Reptiles, Amphibians, Invertebrates, or any other unusual or creepy-crawly pets?
I have a Columbian Boa Constrictor, a Reticulated Python, a Corn Snake, two Leopard Geckos,...

Well, that's a really broad topic! As far as snakes found in north america, i assume you mean native species, not those found in the pet trade.. So, in response to the previous poster, Ball Pythons aren't from North America. But there are tons... A f...

Easy. All gut-loading is is feeding the mealworms nutritious food, so that they will be more nutritious for your lizard. All you really need to do is put something in there for them to munch on for awhile before you give them to your lizard. A lot of...