Both the red worm and European nightcrawler are likely to be used as fishing bait worms by a fisherman, as well as for plants or in vermicomposting bins. Though red wigglers tend to be more popular vermicomposting worms, where Nightcrawlers are sometimes preferred as a fishing worm for bigger fish as the size helps draw attention.

Euros are a great pick for vermicomposting, using worms to compost. European Night Crawlersgo by many names. They are often called Belgian Night crawlers, ENCs, Euros, and Super Red worms. European Night Crawlers are dark pink or red in color and grow to about twice the size of red worms.

European Night Crawlers are fast becoming a favorite breed for the worm farm. In fact some worm industry leaders predict that someday European Night Crawlers (ENC) will become more popular than Red Worms. Euros are a great pick for vermicomposting, using worms to compost. European Night Crawlersgo by many names.

Red Worms and European Nightcrawlers remain effective at lower temperatures and will only die if they freeze solid.