What makes worms grow GIGANTIC? Worm Science: Episode 1

Welcome to my first video in my Worm Science series! I use my background as a researcher and recreational worm farmer to interpret current worm research that may be of interest to you, whether you raise worms to sell or just for your own purposes.

In this first video, I explore research on gigantic worms of three varieties: Dendrobaena hortensis (European nightcrawler) and Eisenia fetida and Eisenia andrei. Although Eisenia fetida is most commonly associated with being called red wiggers, most people would not be able to tell the difference. However, as I will show in this video, there are clear physiological differences in the potential for these two types of worms to grow gigantic. 

I also tell you about a Canadian worm farmer who has raised gigantic worms very close in size to the ones raised by these researchers. Please let me know in the comments whether you have observed any gigantic worms in your worm bins!

At the end of the video, I give you my takeaways, including advice to commercial worm breeders and consumers who are interested in buying worms. I also give you a hint about what research I'm going to be covering in Episode 2!

Thank you so much for watching, commenting and subscribing!

Sandra 🪱🪱🪱