Worms, worms, and..... more worms!

[APBT_Fanatic]

Sprinkles, my Boxie, was wandering around just a few minutes ago while I was outside with the tortoises.

So, I re-filled her water "dish"---

And rounded up some worms for her! Does anybody know what type the small grey fat ones are?-- She ignored all the Earth Worms for them!

Also, I noticed that one of her back toe nails is long. Should I just leave it, or is it recommended to trim it?

 

[Yvonne G]

I'm not sure, but if they're not maggots, then they might be cut worms. The female's back toenails are usually a little on the long side for digging a nest. If you want to trim a bit off the tip, it would be ok.

 

[APBT_Fanatic]

Thanks!

I looked up cutworms (they are not maggots), and while they do look a little similar to some, I am not sure if that is what they are.

What about grubs? We do have Japanese Beetles (Green Scarab Beetles-- I believe) in the yard this time of year.

Scroll to the right:
http://www.landscape-america.com/problems/insects/grubs.html

 

[dmmj]

I am almost positive they are cutworms, I see them in my yard often, the boxies and RF's love them.

 

[APBT_Fanatic]

I am almost positive they are cutworms, I see them in my yard often, the boxies and RF's love them.

Thanks!

 

[TKCARDANDCOIN]

Those are grubs!My neighbor had his yard destroyed by them and the skunks lifting the dead sod to find them.My boxies love them too!

 

[APBT_Fanatic]

I actually don't find these in the grass, but in the rabbit dropping pile under the rabbit hutches (along with the Earth Worms!). I saw Sprinkles digging in that area one day to find food, so SHE showed ME where to get them.