European Nightcrawlers
The European Nightcrawler is also known as the giant redworm.
Scientifically, it has been known both as Dendrobeana and Eisenia Hortensis—the
latter now being the more official name.
They
grow to be 3-8 inches long, and are 2 or 3 times bigger than their smaller
cousins, the red wigglers. When they are not stretched out, they are as
thick as a pencil.
Euros are wonderful fishing worms. One customer reported catching
four
fish on one worm! They are the only worm to survive brackish salt water, and
they are very cold resistant. When tested in the icy waters of northwestern
British Columbia, the worms were still very active after 30 minutes in the
water. Another Benefit is that European Nightcrawlers do not need to be
refrigerated, as the Canadian Nightcrawlers do. They can survive in a bait cup
for 3 weeks, or even longer if you take care to add some water and food.
Besides fishing, they are a tasty, high protein
treat for turtles, koi, lizards,
etc.
Not
all the votes are in on the European nightcrawler as a composting worm. Most of
the information we have collected on the Euro suggests that they are as good for
composting as the red wigglers. The euros are certainly better for larger foods
that aren’t as broken down, or for leaves and other tougher material. The Euro
can also tolerate higher levels of moisture than the red wiggler, and has been
successfully used in paper sludge processing operations.
Euros can be successfully introduced to most garden environments. They
are mid range dwellers and will till and aerate your soil for you, while
supplying valuable castings.
We
recommend the larger Euros if you plan to take them fishing. If you are
composting or breeding, we would recommend the smaller size (saving you $10).
European Nightcrawlers
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