Waxworms (Galleria mellonella), the larval stage of the Wax Moth, are a great 'snack food' for lizards. We say 'snack food' because waxworms are very high in fat content, and should be offered very sparingly. They have a light tan coloured, very soft body, with a tiny brown head. These worms are excellent feeder insects for malnourished animals. They should not be fed to baby lizards in quantity, and should only be offered a few times a week, and only one or two at a time.
Waxworms are native to Australia and grow to be about 3/4 inch to 1 inch in length.
5 - 10 degrees C in your refrigerator.
Keep your waxworms in a plastic container, with an organic substrate, like oat meal or wheat bran. Place the container in the refrigerator, but make sure they will be dry. Once in a while, check the worms. If the substrate is damp, change the it right away. Damp substrate will lead to mould forming. They can survive anywhere from 1 to 4 months in a hibernative state.