Leaving silkworms in tank?

[bluesoda025]

I know you're not supposed to leave crickets in the tank for more than 15 minutes, but I'm wondering if that is ok to do with silkworms or even phoenix worms?

 

[LJean]

They would be ok to leave in the enclosure. The only reason for not leaving the crickets in is because they can and will bite your beardie. You won't have that problem with the worms.

 

[smurfthebeardie]

Supers can have a nasty bite though. Don't leave those in there all day.

 

[Twobeardieguy]

Silkworms and PWs will be fine in their!

 

[bluesoda025]

Thanks! Also wondering, do silkworms have to be dusted?
And I know phoenix worms don't need to be dusted with calcium, since they're loaded with it, but what about multivitamin?

 

[Twobeardieguy]

Thanks! Also wondering, do silkworms have to be dusted?
And I know phoenix worms don't need to be dusted with calcium, since they're loaded with it, but what about multivitamin?

Yes I dust the silkworms. The PWs, if you are feeding them 7 days a week then I would dust them with a vitamin once or twice a week! Good luck..