Buy Live Mealworms - Tenebrio Molitor Feeder Insects for Reptiles & Birds

Our Australian-grown mealworms (Tenebrio molitor larvae) are plump, protein-packed feeder insects. Reptiles love these feeder insects but these are also fantastic mealworms for birds, frogs, lizards, fish, chickens, ducks, finches, softbills and wild birds. Whether you're feeding hatchlings or a hungry flock, we’ve got your live mealworms needs covered.

We supply live mealworms, along with dried and frozen options, all packed fresh on our farm and delivered fast to your door. Choose from a range of sizes including mini mealies, small, regular and superworms, available in convenient tubs or bulk quantities.

Shop with Reptile Realm today for the healthy live mealworms for sale Australia trusts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are mealworms (Tenebrio molitor)?

Mealworms are the larvae of the darkling beetle (Tenebrio molitor) — a high-protein, nutrient-dense feeder insect widely used for reptiles, amphibians and birds.

How should I store mealworms to keep them fresh?

Mealworms will need to be transferred as soon as possible to a shallow plastic container. Add extra wheat bran as necessary and feed with sliced carrots.

For longer storage place in the crisper of a refrigerator. Every few weeks they should be allowed to come to room temperature and fed with fresh wheat bran and carrot slices before they are re-chilled.

Are mealworms suitable for all reptile species?

Mealworms are ideal for many reptiles but may not be suitable as a sole food source for all species. They are best offered as part of a varied diet to ensure balanced nutrition.

How are the mealworms delivered, and is live arrival guaranteed?

Mealworms are delivered in secure, well-ventilated packaging to ensure they arrive healthy and alive. Bulk Mealworms are in Calico Bags. There is overage packed in every insect product to compensate for a few deaths in transit. Reptile Realm protects your order with our live insect arrival guarantee.

If you ever have any issues with your order, just drop Lisa an email on contact@reptilerealm.com.au

Can I use mealworms as bait for fishing or feeding to birds?

Yes, mealworms are popular not only as reptile food but also as bait for fishing and a treat for wild or pet birds due to their high protein content and appealing movement.

Are mealworms suitable for native Wildlife and food for Wildlife Carers?

Many natives like possums, sugargliders, bats and native birds benefit greatly from the addition of mealworms to their diet. Many zoos also feed our mealworms to a great range of animals.

Where can I buy live mealworms in Australia?

Reptile Realm supplies Australian-grown live mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) — mini, small, regular and superworms — delivered fresh with a live arrival guarantee.

What are mealworms good for feeding?

Mealworms are protein-rich feeders for lizards, turtles, frogs, fish and birds including chickens, finches and wild birds — suitable for hatchlings to adults.

Can bearded dragons eat mealworms?

Yes, in moderation. Mealworms are a good protein source for adult bearded dragons but are higher in fat, so feed as part of a varied diet rather than a staple.

What is the difference between mealworms and superworms?

Superworms are larger, more mature Tenebrio molitor mealworms. They are not the same as giant mealworms (Zophobas morio), which are a separate tropical species.

How do you store live mealworms?

Keep live mealworms in a ventilated container in the fridge to slow their growth, bringing them to room temperature and feeding bran before offering to pets.

Are dried mealworms as good as live?

Dried mealworms are convenient and protein-rich but lack the moisture and movement of live ones; live mealworms better stimulate natural feeding behaviour.

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Shelley

Great experience. Super fast postage.

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Anonymous

Great products and fast delivery pleasure to deal with

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Sue Payne

Your service was great, and the meal worms arrived healthy and promptly.
I will certainly order from you again.
Also, the extra bran which I ordered was nice and fresh. Thankyou.

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Deb Moore

Thank you Lisa for your great service and for getting the bugs to us so quickly. Rosie, our bearded dragon is very happy indeed!

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Jiana Bruhn

Great communication from the team at Reptile Realm! The products were perfect and shipped safely as well. Would definitely order again!

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Philip Watkins

Lisa is very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions you may have. Very well run organisation.

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Catherine Trevillien

I’m really impressed with the communication and fast service, the worms are super I will definitely be ordering on an ongoing basis.

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Bevyn Walton

Quick delivery, as always,

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Sharlzy Lowe

Reptile realm sent me a message to remind me about the public holiday and a heads up the crickets would be a few days later being in Victoria. Thank you for organising that and reaching out to me. Will get my crickets from your store, as my local I would get about 10 in a box and pay full price and I’d rather get them from you guys and pay extra for postage and have a full box that would last weeks. Thank ypul

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Kevin Davies

Great service 5 🌟

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Anonymous

I live in a small town on the York peninsula South Australia.
I can't always get mealworms.
I came across Reptile Ream on Google.
I did an order on Monday and received my mealworms package on Thursday.
They were well packaged and had a care plan for the mealworms with a contact if required.
There was no loss of mealworms.

Thankyou

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Julia Baldock

Thank you for such fabulous service

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Stephen Zammit

I wouldn't shop anywhere else now, reptile realm makes shopping for live reptile food so much more convenient.

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Joshua Liddy

Love what do. Everything so fresh and well packed.

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Patsy Kirby

Almost always get healthy crickets and woodies for our pets. Only had a few hiccups, but Lisa fixes them quickly and all works out well. Very good company to deal with.

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Richard Hardaker

Worms were delivered promptly, a special effort was made to get them delivered after I said they were urgent.

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Katherine Gibbons

Excellent customer service experience great products

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Jasmin Worldon

Got delivered on time
Happy with the amount that came a few dead but got $20 off my next order to say sorry about the ones that arrived dead
Other than that my beared dragon approves

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Lesley Porter

Are the plastic tubs recyclable please

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James Bostock

I have no hesitations in recomending Reptile Realm. They provide quality products and have amazing customer service. The live bugs are so much healthier than those from the pet stores. From the very first parcel you can see that Lisa and the team take pride in the service they provide and care about the products they send out. I won't say there have been no issues, with anything things can go wrong sometimes. However, Lisa and team were very quick to make everything right and fix things for the future. For sure buy from these guys!

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my large birds love them

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Janet Jackson

They're the best in the business! Could not fault Reptile Realm for the service, quality stock, and packaging that guarantees you a healthy live animal delivery.

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Kristen K

Quick fresh delivery, and I’m rural regional!!

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Sarah Kehl

Excellent customer service. Fast delivery and the live woodies i ordered were in great condition receiving them.

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david auchterlonie

Great service never missed a delivery thanks reptile realm

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Carrie

Delivery is fast and so far all the live food has been in great condition all the way from Queensland to rural Victoria.
Like that they have started selling black soldier fly larvae.
They are helpful if you have questions.

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tom knight

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Carmen Martin

Super easy, great value tubs, super fast delivery. Well packaged for transit. Always arrive alive and in good health.

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Paula Spitz

I have been a client for a long time
I have wasted my money using other companies before discovering Reptile Realm
It has always been looked after by Lisa
Being live delivery’s and different states you have to get it right!

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John Hatzis

Excellent service, prompt delivery