Canadian Nightcrawlers For Sale

Description

The Canadian Nightcrawlers are produced in a cool environment here in Las Vegas.  They make a great fishing worm. The adults are long worms, sometimes over a foot long.

The Uses of Canadian nightcrawlers

When it comes to growing plants, it is common to associate worms with healthy plants. A lot of people might stop here, but not if you own some pet reptiles or are a veteran fisherman. You would understand the value of raising Canadian Nightcrawlers at home, if you put yourself in these shoes.

Canadian nightcrawlers are popular fishing bait for a reason. They are huge worms that can grow up to 14 inches. With a luxurious size like that, fishes will find them easy to spot underwater. Canadian nightcrawlers also make appealing snacks to reptiles as they are low in fat and loaded with proteins.

The Habitual Nature of Canadian nightcrawlers

You might wonder where do Canadian Nightcrawlers get their name from? Being a cold weather worm might help solve the puzzle—Canadian nightcrawlers thrive in cold temperatures. The optimal temperature is 40 to 45ºF right in your fridge, as they will suffer and meet their ends in anything over 75ºF.

The latter part of their name, nightcrawler, comes from their activity at night. If you are also a night owl, you will be seeing them crawl to the top soil in late hours. When two Canadian nightcrawlers are sticking closely together, wriggling side by side, they are adhering to nature’s law. Mating means more Canadian nightcrawlers. Hooray!

Reproduction Rate

But, as the old saying goes, don’t count your chickens before they hatch. The same goes for Canadian nightcrawlers, as they require six months to reach fishable size. Each little, popcorn seed-like cocoon contains one to six Canadian nightcrawlers. The size of the cocoon would expand and grow with little creatures within, all prepared for them to get ready to hatch. You can expect an addition of 15 to 16 more in number from every sexually matured Canadian nightcrawler per year.

Lifespan & DIY Habitat

Although the waiting period is quite long, keeping the Canadian nightcrawlers happy is easy. As long as the temperature, moist soil, and food scraps are proper, their maximum lifespan can reach 8 years.

When the temperature settles, soil will be the second thing to get done on the list. If you want to know the quick answer, black dirt is the go-to soil! It is nutrient-dense, which means it carries the highest amount of decomposing plant and animal material.

To keep things as natural as possible, it is a good idea to start collecting rainwater. First, you save water for better use. When you collect enough, you might as well save money on your water bill. Also, you are certain that the water source is safe. It would prevent the Canadian nightcrawlers from coming in contact with harmful chemicals like chlorine and others found in tap water.

Building a house for the Canadian nightcrawlers is like making a sandwich—it stacks on layers and layers. Before anything, it is important to make sure the container fits in the refrigerator and has some depth to it. Nine layers of bedding is the way to go.

The very first or bottom layer should lie some thin strips of newspaper. This would help retain moisture in the container. Sprinkle some water to damp but not to a dripping wet level. Then, go on to add some withered leaves on the second layer for soil to drain better. Last but not least, a nutritious layer of black dirt. Again, damp the soil. Repeat this process for two times. Voilà: here it is! The nine-layer utopia for the Canadian nightcrawlers. Don’t forget to drill some holes on the lid to provide enough airflow.

Diet & Care

For low-maintenance creatures like the Canadian nightcrawlers, they will help take care of your fruit and veggie scraps. However, big chunks of scraps are a bit hard for them to process, so it is better to tear them in small pieces. Coffee grounds? No problem, the Canadian nightcrawlers got your back. Simply pour in and mix with the black dirt.

Remember to check back every two or three days to remove any rotten food. Turn the dirt every two to four weeks to increase airflow manually. For the most part, the Canadian nightcrawlers would crawl deep down. If you ever find the Canadian nightcrawlers wanting to escape, that is a warning sign. Something is not right with their house. Always monitor the temperature, the soil, and food scraps for best results.

There you go. This is your way to go beginner’s guide to raise Canadian nightcrawlers at home. Ready to bring them on a fishing trip to Lake Mead next summer? Vegas Worms has fat and juicy Canadian nightcrawlers for sale. They are yours in just a few mouse clicks away. Start raising today!

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