{"title":"Worms","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"european-nightcrawlers","title":"EUROPEAN NIGHTCRAWLERS","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3m2qed\" data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"202\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 182, 53);\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING TO LOWER 48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEuropean Nightcrawlers (Eisenia hortensis)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean Nightcrawlers are a premium composting and bait worm known for their hardiness, size, and versatility. Larger than Red Wigglers, they are a favorite among anglers and a powerful addition to any vermicomposting system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese worms thrive in cooler environments compared to other composting species, comfortably performing in temperatures in the 50s and low 60s. 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They are a top-tier choice for serious vermicomposters and also perform exceptionally well as fishing bait due to their movement and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eUnlike cooler-tolerant species such as Red Wigglers or European Nightcrawlers, African Nightcrawlers prefer warmer conditions and thrive best in temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to mid-80s. 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