European crawlers - giant red worms - trout worms - Belgian worms - Euros - Dutch worms - leaf worm
Whichever name you choose to use for this worm it all boils down to the scientific name, Eisenia hortensis. This worm is the greatest bait worm on the market today. It is a very hardy, active worm and has been known to survive and attract fish in all types of environments, including ice water and sea water.
Taking care of your worms:
Although the European worm has been known to survive rather extreme temperatures, this worm does best between 50 and 70 degrees. If the temperature goes above 70 they will consume their food and bedding much faster, while on the reverse if the temperature is less than 50 they will eat very little or not at all. Their bedding should be kept moist, but not "wet". A good rule of thumb: If you squeeze a handful of the bedding it should stick together but you should not get more than a drop or two of water.
This worm does very well in a bedding consisting of shredded paper and peat moss. They will eat a variety of organic wastes including coffee grounds, vegetable and fruit waste, and your old newspaper. If you're not sure, let the worm decide. Place a small amount of the questionable food on the surface of their bedding, if they like it you'll know in a day or two.
We have been raising the European worm quite successfully for 6 years now. If any one has any questions feel free to send me an email. If I can't answer your question I'll find someone that can.
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