Josh's Frogs Live Mealworms
Josh's Frogs Live Mealworms is positioned as the premium hobbyist choice thanks to consistently fresh cultures, careful packaging for live arrival, and a reputation for quality control that supports reptiles, birds, and insectivores. While its per-unit price is typically higher than bulk-focused suppliers, the technical advantages in sorting, grading, and customer support make it a better fit for owners who prioritize reliability over lowest cost compared with Rainbow, Recorp, Exotic Nutrition, or NorthFin.
Premium survivors
Guaranteed alive
Premium survivors
Guaranteed alive
Review Summary
"Buyers generally report consistently fresh, well-packaged mealworms that arrive alive and in good numbers; customers praise Josh's Frogs for reliable shipping and responsive service, with occasional transit mortality during extreme heat. Overall users feel it's a high-quality, dependable feeder source."
Energetic wigglers
Pet-grade live mealworms sold in multiple counts and weight options for reptiles and birds.
Energetic wigglers
Pet-grade live mealworms sold in multiple counts and weight options for reptiles and birds.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Josh's Frogs Live Mealworms is positioned as the premium hobbyist choice thanks to consistently fresh cultures, careful packaging for live arrival, and a reputation for quality control that supports reptiles, birds, and insectivores. While its per-unit price is typically higher than bulk-focused suppliers, the technical advantages in sorting, grading, and customer support make it a better fit for owners who prioritize reliability over lowest cost compared with Rainbow, Recorp, Exotic Nutrition, or NorthFin.
Premium survivors
Guaranteed alive
Energetic wigglers
Pet-grade live mealworms sold in multiple counts and weight options for reptiles and birds.
Shipped in breathable containers designed to maximize live arrival when available.
Premium survivors
Guaranteed alive
Energetic wigglers
Pet-grade live mealworms sold in multiple counts and weight options for reptiles and birds.
Shipped in breathable containers designed to maximize live arrival when available.
$15-60 CAD
Rainbow Mealworms Live Regular Mealworms
Rainbow Mealworms Live Regular Mealworms stands out as the value leader for high-volume feeders and breeders, offering larger counts and aggressive pricing that lower cost-per-feeder for aviaries, poultry, and commercial reptile operations. It trades some boutique-level handling and enrichment available from brands like Josh's Frogs or Exotic Nutrition for scalable production and affordability, making it the go-to when keeping feeding budgets under control.
Colorful crunchers
High-count stash
Colorful crunchers
High-count stash
Review Summary
"Customers find Rainbow Mealworms to be a good-value option with solid live arrival rates and healthy worms for feeders, though some reviews note increased mortality in very hot or delayed shipments. Many buyers appreciate the price and quantity for routine feeding needs."
Kid-pleasing wiggle
Farm-raised regular mealworms marketed for feeder use with attention to freshness.
Kid-pleasing wiggle
Farm-raised regular mealworms marketed for feeder use with attention to freshness.
Recreational Enjoyment
Rainbow Mealworms Live Regular Mealworms stands out as the value leader for high-volume feeders and breeders, offering larger counts and aggressive pricing that lower cost-per-feeder for aviaries, poultry, and commercial reptile operations. It trades some boutique-level handling and enrichment available from brands like Josh's Frogs or Exotic Nutrition for scalable production and affordability, making it the go-to when keeping feeding budgets under control.
Colorful crunchers
High-count stash
Kid-pleasing wiggle
Farm-raised regular mealworms marketed for feeder use with attention to freshness.
Packaged to keep worms active and healthy during transit.
Colorful crunchers
High-count stash
Kid-pleasing wiggle
Farm-raised regular mealworms marketed for feeder use with attention to freshness.
Packaged to keep worms active and healthy during transit.
$12-55 CAD
Exotic Nutrition Live Mealworms
Exotic Nutrition Live Mealworms is notable for pairing live feeders with a science-forward approach to nutrition and supplementation, offering enriched and nutritionally monitored mealworms that help reduce the need for extra gut-loading or dusting. Technically focused and often priced mid-market, it sits between premium hobby brands and bulk suppliers by delivering measurable nutrient advantages for sensitive species compared to plain mass-produced mealworms from Rainbow or Recorp.
Nutrient-packed
Consistent sizing
Nutrient-packed
Consistent sizing
Review Summary
"Exotic Nutrition is praised for consistent quality and lively worms that work well for reptiles and birds; users note dependable packaging and decent survival through transit, with occasional complaints about shipping times. Overall reviewers consider it a professional, reliable brand."
Breeder-friendly
Affordable live mealworms available in small to medium pack sizes for routine feeding.
Breeder-friendly
Affordable live mealworms available in small to medium pack sizes for routine feeding.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Exotic Nutrition Live Mealworms is notable for pairing live feeders with a science-forward approach to nutrition and supplementation, offering enriched and nutritionally monitored mealworms that help reduce the need for extra gut-loading or dusting. Technically focused and often priced mid-market, it sits between premium hobby brands and bulk suppliers by delivering measurable nutrient advantages for sensitive species compared to plain mass-produced mealworms from Rainbow or Recorp.
Nutrient-packed
Consistent sizing
Breeder-friendly
Affordable live mealworms available in small to medium pack sizes for routine feeding.
Widely available and popular for regular diets of reptiles and amphibians.
Nutrient-packed
Consistent sizing
Breeder-friendly
Affordable live mealworms available in small to medium pack sizes for routine feeding.
Widely available and popular for regular diets of reptiles and amphibians.
Recorp Inc. Live Mealworms
Recorp Inc. Live Mealworms is aimed at commercial customers and retailers who need reliable, large-scale supply and predictable logistics, with competitive unit pricing and flexible bulk packaging options that reduce handling costs for resellers. While less focused on boutique enrichment than Josh's Frogs or the targeted nutrition of Exotic Nutrition, Recorp's strength is scalable operations and cost-efficiency for businesses that prioritize steady inventory over specialized products.
Bulk value
Sturdy shipping
Bulk value
Sturdy shipping
Review Summary
"Reviews for Recorp Inc. are mixed-to-positive: many customers report acceptable live arrival and reasonable prices, but some experienced higher mortality or variable packaging quality compared with premium brands. Buyers who prioritize cost over premium shipping often find it adequate."
Portion-ready
Offers larger quantity options suited to breeders, pet stores, and heavy feeders.
Portion-ready
Offers larger quantity options suited to breeders, pet stores, and heavy feeders.
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Recorp Inc. Live Mealworms is aimed at commercial customers and retailers who need reliable, large-scale supply and predictable logistics, with competitive unit pricing and flexible bulk packaging options that reduce handling costs for resellers. While less focused on boutique enrichment than Josh's Frogs or the targeted nutrition of Exotic Nutrition, Recorp's strength is scalable operations and cost-efficiency for businesses that prioritize steady inventory over specialized products.
Bulk value
Sturdy shipping
Portion-ready
Offers larger quantity options suited to breeders, pet stores, and heavy feeders.
Commercial-grade packaging focused on consistent sizing and transport resilience.
Bulk value
Sturdy shipping
Portion-ready
Offers larger quantity options suited to breeders, pet stores, and heavy feeders.
Commercial-grade packaging focused on consistent sizing and transport resilience.
$20-80 CAD
NorthFin Live Mealworms
NorthFin Live Mealworms leverages international manufacturing and export experience to provide consistent quality across borders, making it an attractive option for customers outside North America who need dependable supply and compliance with export standards. The brand often commands a premium for its global logistics and standardized packing, offering an alternative to U.S.-centric suppliers like Josh's Frogs and Rainbow when international distribution and regulatory consistency matter most.
Fish-sized bites
Low-odor pack
Fish-sized bites
Low-odor pack
Review Summary
"NorthFin live mealworms receive favorable reviews for healthy feeders and good packaging, especially for aquarium and insect-eating pets, though a minority report occasional losses in transit or smaller-than-expected counts. The product is seen as reliable and competitively priced."
Fast acceptance
Positioned for aquatic and avian hobbyists as a nutritious live feeder option.
Fast acceptance
Positioned for aquatic and avian hobbyists as a nutritious live feeder option.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
NorthFin Live Mealworms leverages international manufacturing and export experience to provide consistent quality across borders, making it an attractive option for customers outside North America who need dependable supply and compliance with export standards. The brand often commands a premium for its global logistics and standardized packing, offering an alternative to U.S.-centric suppliers like Josh's Frogs and Rainbow when international distribution and regulatory consistency matter most.
Fish-sized bites
Low-odor pack
Fast acceptance
Positioned for aquatic and avian hobbyists as a nutritious live feeder option.
Sold in varied counts with emphasis on freshness and live arrival.
Fish-sized bites
Low-odor pack
Fast acceptance
Positioned for aquatic and avian hobbyists as a nutritious live feeder option.
Sold in varied counts with emphasis on freshness and live arrival.
$15-65 CAD