Pet Food Quality Concerns
Fluker's Large Live Mealworms Reptile Food

Fluker's Large Live Mealworms Reptile Food

By Fluker's 8 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
5.3 /10
Quality
5.0
Value
4.5
Design
5.0
Function
5.0
Durability
5.0

In a Nutshell

  • Quality is inconsistent, with many mealworms being smaller than expected.
  • Packaging issues lead to dissatisfaction.
  • Shipping delays were a common complaint.

Quick Verdict

Customers frequently report receiving smaller than expected and sometimes dead mealworms. Packaging issues were mentioned, affecting overall satisfaction.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 8
Would Recommend 12.5%
Would Buy Again 12.5%
Avg Lifespan Not more than few days.

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Dead mealworms and significantly smaller sizes.

Prevention: None found.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Live and Healthy (3)

    Mealworms were alive and well upon delivery and quickly integrated with reptiles.

  • Nice Packaging (3)

    Customers appreciated nice and organized packaging, though some lacks.

Cons

  • Dead On Arrival (3) major

    Many mealworms were dead upon arrival, reducing overall satisfaction.

  • Very Small (5) critical

    Many customers received mealworms which were much smaller than expected.

  • Poor Packaging (3) major

    Packs were not secure leading to messy unpacking and increased risk of dead bugs.

  • Shipping Delays (2) medium

    Shipping delays were a common issue among customers.

Quality Trend: Declining

There has been a decline in the quality of the packaging and the size of the mealworms.

Older Reviews Said:

mixed

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Reptile Owners — The mealworms are suitable as reptile food, though size and quality can be inconsistent. The dead counts are high but those pets who managed meatworms which were alive were happy.

Skip If

  • Environmentally Conscious Buyers — Customers who need consistent product quality.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Immediate to a week

Factors: Shipping time, temperatures (heat), packaging

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Handle with care and keep an eye on shipping time.

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

2.4
8 reviews
5★
25%
4★
12.5%
3★
12.5%
2★
0%
1★
50%
Small Size (5) Dead on Arrival (4)

Common Questions

What size are these mealworms really?

The advertised size is inconsistent.

How likely are these mealworms to arrive alive?

There is a high chance of receiving dead mealworms due to packaging and handling flaws.

Highlighted Reviews

— Janie

"Was a great but packaging could have been a little better when I went to open the box I had them everywhere due to they were always in the process of climbing out but all are good and growing great I’ve got two very happy geckos"

— Danielle

"My mealworms, half of them were dead, and they were definitely not large. Most were very small. I'm quitting Chewy, and blasting everyone for false advertising."

Bottom Line

Fluker's Large Live Mealworms are not recommended due to inconsistent quality and size. Buyers should consider alternatives for a more reliable product. They are best suited for those not needing consistency in size and in smaller quantities for their reptiles.

5.3 /10
Below Average