Silk Worms

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Silkworms
Silkworms are high in protein. They also contain the enzyme serapeptase, which acts as a safe pain reliever, antiflammatory, and also cleans teeth. Silkworms have a low percent of digestible fats and have a low chance of passing on parasites. They are, however, high maintenance (you need to order their food and sanitize everything for them) and somewhat expensive. It is necessary to make sure that they aren’t too large. Although there is little risk of impaction, there is a risk of choking. Use common sense. Both the worms and the small flightless moths they pupate into are edible. Silkworms can be kept in rubber maids. It is best if the rubber maid has a lid with holes in it for circulation and to keep them in. On the bottom, put in some fine mesh so the poop falls below but the silkworms stay on top. Silk worms eat either specially formulated Silkworm Chow or Mulberry leaves, and that's it. They can't survive for long on anything else. Everything that touches them or their food needs to be sanitized with rubbing alcohol.