Hey All,

As some of you know, I just got my European Nightcrawlers and cocoons the other day. From what I have seen of them so far, I like them. I got them because I wanted a good worm to compost with and to fish with.

But, the more I think about it, the more I want to also get some African Nightcrawlers (Eudrillus eugeniae). I say this because I have always used Canadian Nightcrawlers to catch catfish with. But, they die too easily if not kept cool. And, the AN's are supposed to take the heat much, much better. But, I do have one concern about getting any AN's.

I have read that the AN's have a propensity to crawl under the cover of darkness that is similar to that of the Canadian Nightcrawler. Because of this, (again, from what I have read) it is best to raise them in beds, bins, or pits outside the home.

But, it is not uncommon for the winter temps here in NW TN to fall to anywhere from just above to slightly below zero. So, keeping them outside would not be feasible for me. And, though I could probably deal with such a thing happening to me, I am afraid my wife might permanently vacate the premises if she were to awaken in the middle of the night to find a 9 inch worm staring her in the face!! LOL!

So, have any of you had any experience with raising the African Nightcrawlers (Eudrillus eugeniae) in your home? If so, what were your experiences with them? Did you keep a light on them 24/7 to keep them from crawling? Or, did you keep a light on them 24/7 only to find out that they got accustomed to the light and crawled anyway? If you kept a light on them 24/7, what did you do in the event of a power outage?

Any information that you are willing to share with me would be greatly appreciated!!

Robert