Silkworms

[Danjw91]

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.

 

[xp29]

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

 

[Danjw91]

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

Not sure what that is. They're just in plastic containers with a cardboard thing inside.

 

[KarrieRee]

Not sure what that is. They're just in plastic containers with a cardboard thing inside.

They should have a plastic grate type w/ food on the bottom of cup- it's a mulberry feed

 

[Danjw91]

They should have a plastic grate type w/ food on the bottom of cup- it's a mulberry feed

Ye I'm not keeping them as pets, they're food for my BD. I don't think anywhere near me sells mulberry feed or anything.

 

[xp29]

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.

 

[Danjw91]

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.