Are hornedworms good for my beardie?

[FalcorFeatured]

I was wonder if hornedworms are good for my adult beardie? How many should I give him? And can I put them in calcium powder?

 

[CooperDragon]

Yeah hornworms are a good treat. They're pretty healthy and quite hydrating as they are mostly water. Because of that they can be filling so I'd only offer a couple at a time and integrate them into a nice varied diet. Their calcium to phosphorous ratio isn't too bad on their own but you can dust them if you wish.

 

[FalcorFeatured]

I gave mine three, how long will that last him?

 

[CooperDragon]

For an adult that should last a couple few days, especially if he's eating plenty of salads.

 

[nickanthony]

Hornworms really depend on the size of your beardie. If he's full grown then he can handle them when they're full grown. Hornworms grow extremely fast and get surprisingly big. 1 full grown one is equal to 38 crickets. A baby might equal 2 or 3. When i get the baby ones, it probably only takes 5 days for them to become fully grown.