Silkworms

Danjw91

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I'm from the UK. My local reptile shop which is literally so good and has everything, knows a lot and has a huge collection of reptiles including snakes, water dragons etc.

However, they've recently got Silkworms in, they said they do did quickly. Just wondering how to keep them alive more than a few days, it's not massively important though as I won't get them often even though they're a good staple but £4.50 for 6 silkworms is expensive.
 

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They should be in cultures same as hornworms. They eat mulberry chow
 

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Even as food you have to feed them. One downside to pets that eat insects. The insects are like having a whole other pet. The worms will not grow with out food. You can order the mulberry chow on line. I was also told a couple weeks ago by a local guy that breeds silkworms they grow better under a uvb light, but i haven't tested it yet.
 

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Even as food you have to feed them. One downside to pets that eat insects. The insects are like having a whole other pet. The worms will not grow with out food. You can order the mulberry chow on line. I was also told a couple weeks ago by a local guy that breeds silkworms they grow better under a uvb light, but i haven't tested it yet.

Ye I feed my insects, I've only just got Silkworms for the first time but I couldn't find anywhere as they only eat mulberry. I'll check online. But I won't get them often, I've already fed 4 out the 6 so only got 2 left and £4.50 for 6 I won't be buying them often.
 

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