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Canadian Nightcrawlers

Canadian nightcrawlers (Lumbricus terrestris) also known as Dew Worms are mainly thought to only be able to be raised in cooler climates such as Canada, the Appalachian Mountains with higher altitudes and colder climates.

Well as many of you know I am always up to a challenge. In fact when others stated you could not [...]

My Favorite Worm

Frequently I am asked which worm I prefer out of the worms we raise. Over the years the red wiggler has been the worm to get for composting and some fishing such as for brim, however not as good for larger fish as they are too small for larger hooks. There is one worm which [...]

The Two Tailed Worm Tale

I was working on the worms this past week when I came across a very rare occurrence in nature. In African nightcrawler worm which was normal from the head down about 1/3rd of its body. The other 2/3rds are separated into two distinctive ligaments.

I asked several other worm farmers if they had seen anything [...]

Raising African Nightcrawlers And The Effects Of Temperatures

I have received a number of emails asking why I state the African nightcrawlers must be raised in temperatures of 70 degrees to 85 degrees Fahrenheit when other sites state that they can live in temperatures of 60 degrees, some 45 degrees and others state they can survive freezing temperatures during the overnight hours. [...]

African Nightcrawlers Worm Castings and Size Comparisons

African Nightcrawlers are one of the best composting worms as well as make an excellent fishing. These worms are also highly prolific however take longer to mature as well as reach full size… [...]