Tiger worm (The Tiger worm, Manure worm, Compost worm)

It is a red earthworm with a small, round body. The body is bright red. See each segment clearly divided. Can multiply quickly and has a strong body odor. It has the following general characteristics:

– The body has a size of 35-130 x 3-5 millimeters.

– The body is red. The body between the segments and the area at the tip of the tail is yellow.

– Lives 4-5 years, but usually lives 1-2 years when raised in a pond.

– Reproduce by means of sex

– Generates an average of 150-198 egg bags/bird/year.

– Can produce approximately 900 eggs/bird/year

– It takes approximately 32-40 days to hatch (depending on the season), with an average of 3 eggs/egg bag.

– It takes 3-6 months to grow to full size (depending on the season).

– Lives on the surface of the soil Eats decomposed organic matter and small particles.

European countries, America and Australia It is popular to use this species of earthworms or a similar species, the Eisenai Andrei species (not mentioned here) to be used in the disposal of organic waste and in the process of producing vermicompost. It is a commercial variety that is popular throughout the world. There are several reasons why vermicompost producers choose this species: This species of earthworm is commonly found in areas with organic waste. They will multiply and grow in the piles of organic waste. It is a variety that is tolerant of a wide temperature range. and can survive in organic waste with various levels of humidity Overall, this is a species of earthworm that is very resistant to adverse environmental conditions. Makes it easy to raise