Great to hear your grandson wants to raise some worms.

As for the Alabama Jumpers, I checked my temperature this morning and it was 77 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the bedding. This seems to work great as I have not posted since I only found them this evening when adding some worm chow, but I have a number of new hatchlings in there. I have dedicated a blog you can read more on solely for Alabama Jumpers. Moisture for them should be slightly less moist as red wigglers, about 60% moisture.

One important factor is the bedding material. If you decide you want to order some Alabama Jumpers contact me via the toll free number listed where you order worms as I can set you up with some.

As for the Canadian nightcrawlers, I have not raised even though many have bragged about them as they are sluggish although very large. I am more impressed with the African nightcrawler for both composting and fishing. The African nightcrawler is not as large as the Canadian nightcrawler, however is much livelier as well as hardier.

The moisture for the African nightcrawler should be about 70%. They are more heat tolerant hence you want the temperature at 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bruce