Hornworm care......

[Robert0151]

I purchased 100 hornworms that should be delivered anytime next week. The problem is that I wasn't really thinking about how much I had ordered, and how small my beardie is(8 inches). I don't know what care these guys require, and I really don't want them to go to waste. If you have ANY advice or tips, please share.. Thanks!

 

[brittani299]

They grow really fast. But the space between your beardies eyes doesnt apply to horned worms. You can feed a big one to a baby.

 

[Robert0151]

Yeah but I'm thinking that maybe 6 will fill her up... I just don't want them to die off.

 

[aegillesp]

I ordered some from Mulberry Farms and they came with food and a container to keep them in. They sell the food too

 

[herpgirl2510]

That's the problem with them they get big so fast. I usually only order 25 at a time for my adult.

 

[Robert0151]

What do they eat?

 

[Goodtruant]

They grow pretty fast, and can get up to 4" long. They feed on hornworm chow, they will come with some....but with 100 worms, you'll probably need more to keep them alive and growing.

Here's some info.
http://www.mulberryfarms.com/HORNWORMS-GOLIATHS-/Live-Hornworms-c51/

 

[CountofCasualty]

I fed the hornworms I just got the left overs of my babies veggies and they ate it fine. You may need to cut them in half(messy) for your beardie as well.