I was unable to locate anything online displaying the differences of the different kinds of composting worms. So I made a little video displaying the Red Wiggler worm, European Nightcrawler, African Nightcrawler and the Alabama Jumper side by side with a little added information.
I have also just started The Worm Expert, red worm discussion forum and would like to invite you to become a member. Yes it is Free! (link opens in new window)
Thanks and enjoy the video.
Bruce Galle
The Worm Expert
I have no link to video!!
Click on the arrow in the middle of the video box.
If this does not display, most likely your computer is not up to date with the latest Adobe Flash software. This is a free download available from Adobe.
Hope this helps,
Bruce Galle
The Worm Expert
I found this video very helpful for identifying the pros & cons of each type of worm. I’m really looking forward to Santa bringing me a worm composting bin. I want to get started raising the red wrigglers for the compost and castings but also because I have a couple Grandkids who love to fish and the cost of retail worms equals about 10 cents every time the bobber hits the water. I look forward to more info from worm people wherever I find them…Thanks.
John
Hello and welcome…
When you are ready to look at fishing worms, you will want to look at either the European Nightcrawler or African Nightcrawler. Both are excellent fishing worms, each with its own benefits…
European nightcrawlers are better for cooler waters and can withstand brackish water.
African nightcrawlers are more heat tolerant and are larger.
Also, being you mentioned you are looking for red wigglers to strat with for castings, the African nightcrawler has a prettier castings as it is darker and fluffier. As for the quality, there is no difference between the two nightcrawler castings… just the look and feel of them.
Bruce
I live in montana and have found a bunch of local worms living in the horse pasture. They feed well in a bin but like cool bedding. Is there any place i can send a few to get identified? Thanks!
Chris
You can join the Worm Expert discussion forum and post an image there for others to look at and see if they can help. Good chance up there if they are a large worm they could be what is known as a Canadian nightcrawler as they cannot tolerate heat but love the cool soil… around 50 to 60 degrees tops.
Bruce