Exo Terra Worm Dish Mealworm Feeder
Part no.
PT2816
Pack quantity
1
Holds
Mealworms, powder
Escape ring
Yes
Cleaning
Two-part, comes apart
Exo Terra Worm Dish Mealworm Feeder
Mealworms stay in the bowl, not in the bedding. The Exo Terra Worm Dish (manufacturer name: Meal Worm Dish) is a rock-look feeding bowl with a specially designed edge ring that stops mealworms and other soft-bodied feeders climbing out or burrowing into the substrate before your reptile finds them.
Key features
- Escape-resistant edge ring – a specially designed rim shaped to stop mealworms climbing out of the dish.
- Smooth, non-porous interior – stops feeders burrowing into a rough surface and helps prevent bacterial build-up between cleans.
- Two-part construction – built in two pieces specifically to make cleaning easier.
- Built-in safety steps – help small animals climb back out if they end up in the dish, reducing drowning risk.
- Doubles as a supplement dish – can also hold vitamin or mineral powder, with any unused excess reusable.
- Natural rock finish – blends into a planted or hardscaped enclosure rather than standing out as plastic.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer name | Exo Terra Meal Worm Dish |
| Construction | Two-part, for easy cleaning |
| Material | Non-toxic, food-grade material (Exo Terra doesn't publish a specific material name) |
| Finish | Natural rock look |
| SKU | CHL30 |
Exo Terra doesn't publish external dimensions or weight for this dish, so we haven't stated a figure – third-party listings vary against each other and none could be confirmed against the manufacturer.
Suitable for – and not suitable for
Suited to geckos, dragons, skinks and other insect-eating reptiles across desert, tropical and varied terrarium setups, wherever mealworms or other soft-bodied feeders are offered loose. Not designed to contain crickets or other jumping or flying insects, which the smooth walls won't reliably hold.
Care and maintenance
The interior is smooth and non-porous, which Exo Terra states is easy to clean and disinfect and helps prevent bacterial development. The two-part build means the dish can be taken apart for a thorough clean between uses rather than only wiped over.
Goes well with
- Live or canned mealworms and other soft-bodied feeders sized to fit the dish.
- A calcium or vitamin supplement powder, which the dish can also hold.
- Feeding tongs, for offering feeders without reaching into the enclosure.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by the standard consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. Ships from our Brisbane / North Lakes warehouse.
Common questions
Will mealworms actually climb out of a normal dish?
Yes – a flat-walled or rough-textured dish gives mealworms enough grip to climb the sides or burrow into surrounding substrate. This dish's smooth interior and edge ring are designed specifically to stop both.
Can it hold supplement powder as well as worms?
Yes – Exo Terra states it can be used to hold vitamin or mineral powder, with any unused excess able to be reused.
Does Exo Terra publish the dish's dimensions?
No – dimensions and weight aren't stated on the manufacturer's product page. We'd rather leave a spec out than publish a number we can't confirm against Exo Terra directly.
Is it easy to clean?
Yes – the smooth, non-porous interior and two-part construction are both specifically designed by Exo Terra to make cleaning and disinfecting straightforward.
