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Gutloading meal worms

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Question
I have been reading and have come across things that say you should gutload your meal worms and crickets.. it is really necessary and if so with what and how is this done?

thanks

Answer
It's best to gut load them.  That way, you pass on the most nutritional content to your gliders.  I use apples, carrots, oatmeal and vitamins.  Here is an article from SunCoast Sugar gliders.  Just scroll down to the article on gut loading insects.  I think it will help explain the why and the how.  

http://www.sugar-gliders.com/glidervet-3.htm

I hope this helps.

Laurie