Silkworn Impaction

[jbodkin]

Do you have to worry about impaction with Silkworms ... I know they do not have the level of Chitin ... is it still something to watch for?

 

[smilieone]

ohhh I sure hope not. . Ive been feeding my beardie silkies for about a week. He only eats like 3 0r 4 each feeding twice a day.. And he hasnt had any problems yet!! :wink:

Maybe someone that has been feeding them for a long period of time can help...

 

[dawnki]

Nope.

Silkies are full of moisture and move through the body smooothly.

If anything they can make your dragon's 'poop' a little watery until they adjust to the increase of moisture in their diet.

 

[smilieone]

i wish i could get my darn beardie off them pesky crickets. . but he will onty eat like 3 or 4 silkies a feeding then wants crickets any ideas?

 

[dawnki]

maybe .......just don't offer crickets anymore? He/she will eat the silks when hungry.

I offer silks and roaches----alternating.

good luck!