That's the problem...the worms LOOK fine, but sometimes they aren't. I think pscaulkins did a good job of explaining it. It can be in their blood, they can still sometimes cocoon, emerge, mate, and lay eggs, but the virus is given to their offspring. Basically, just because they look ok, doesn't mean they really are. They need to be cultured to be able to really determine if something is wrong with them. Most of the silkies I intended to use as breeders spun cocoons and looked just fine, but about 20% started to show signs of bacteria/virus. The silkies I had didn't show signs until they were "full-grown" and ready to spin.stephenrose06":3147a said:I took a few of the silkworms to the vet when I took Draco and he said the worms look fine, I went with a different place then Mulberry farms, I think it was the silkworm shop.
stephenrose06":34d43 said:I took a few of the silkworms to the vet when I took Draco and he said the worms look fine, I went with a different place then Mulberry farms, I think it was the silkworm shop.
Laurmann2000":eb9ee said:I'm so happy. I just got a reply from Mulberry Farms that I can change my order. I'm going to get a different worm instead.
Virus. That's all I can say. From the posts above, pscaulkins, explained that if both parents have the virus, their young will die early, if one parent is the carrier, they can make it to adulthood and then start showing the exact signs you described. I do have pictures, but I'd really not like to post them...it's not pretty.maxattack":11c09 said:Oh good. I ordered silkworms from Mulberry farms earlier this summer and the smaller ones died off within a few days. Then the larger ones turned kinda dark, got really bloated, and started to ooze and melt. I'm not sure this is from the virus because I've never gotten silk worms before, but it grossed me out so bad I never ordered any more. Luckily Buttercup only ate a couple in the first couple of days so hopefully she won't get sick.
I have heard of ones that have made it to adulthood, no signs whatsoever, emerged, and reproduced (I believe about 50). That was only one person though. You have to decide what to do.puffmum":11c09 said:Now I'm worried! I just got my shipment of silkies the other day and fed both of my babies some. Should I just throw out the rest? The beardies seem fine but I don't want to run any risks. They are both still pretty small (7.5" & 8.5") and I certainly don't want anything to happen to them.
Laura,Laurmann2000":11c09 said:I'm so happy. I just got a reply from Mulberry Farms that I can change my order. I'm going to get a different worm instead.
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