Silkworm Suppliers?

[BlueDevil]

Hi there,

I am interested in buying some silkworms to try for my bearded dragon. However all the silkworm suppliers I have found seem to be out east and only ship locally. I've found eggs through a few suppliers closer to me (I'm in Saskatchewan) but would rather make sure she likes them before I buy eggs and start culturing them. Just wondering if anyone knows where I could order some? Thanks.

 

[babytrees]

Hey. I'm in Alberta... I use bugorder.com I've had great experiences with them, very fast shipping and since we have been ordering from them for awhile they will give us deals, so that's a bonus! haha BUT I don't think they sell silkworms straight up. I believe it's just eggs and food. It's fairly cheap as well. 500 eggs for $9... Where in Saskatchewan are you? I know a few places that may carry silkworms.

 

[BlueDevil]

Hi!
Thanks for the response, yup I've ordered from Bugorder before but wanted to order some live ones to make sure my dragon would eat them. I have some coming from silkworms.ca but if you have any more recommendations that'd be appreciated. I'm in Saskatoon. :mrgreen:

 

[babytrees]

Okay, so I contacted my friend, who knows a lot more than me about suppliers in Saskatoon and Regina, and he said that because silkworms are hard to keep/ship that most places don't bother, they just sell the eggs. I think to just try the eggs will be good enough, it's cheap enough that it's not a complete waste. just time consuming

 

[BlueDevil]

I got an order coming from silkworms.ca to try out, they are going to next day them out to me by UPS so they should be here tomorrow. I also ordered some eggs and chow and give that a go as well. Thanks for your replies!

 

[Cariboocritters]

Wow! Great site! I'm going to give these guys a try!
Anyone have experience using them in BC?

 

[BlueDevil]

I got my silkworms from silkworms.ca and they arrived like they said next day and they were all alive. My beardie loves them!!!!

 

[gizmo17]

I got my silkworms from silkworms.ca and they arrived like they said next day and they were all alive. My beardie loves them!!!!

how much did it cost? :O

 

[isabelleandpaul]

I but silkworms from canadianfeeders.ca (or .com, I don't remember). They are located in Ontario but ship in Quebec (where I am) and I have not seen any restriction in shipping location. But silkworm shipping may stop for winter, so now is the time to stock up!