Silkworms grow really fast. I order 100 monthly. A few of them die but as long as i transfer them weekly to a clean tray with chow they stay alive all month. I use clean tongs for the transfer. They are nutritious and move alot when they are biggef.
My overweight, adult Veiled went on a 19 day hunger strike. However, i discovered, in his green, leaf filled poop, he was munching out on Pothos and Money Tree leaves. Does that make him vegan?🤣. Everyday, i offered him feeders. He refused. On day 20 he gobbled down his crickets, a hornworm...
I'm in the DFW area. I've not found silkworms locally. I order a supply monthly from a Fourm sponsor, @FramsChams . I've been pleased with the size and quality.
Veild Chams are munchers. They could potentially eat things that are in the potting soil. Even with organic potting soil - I could not find soil without branch shavings, vermiculite and perlite. I covered all of my plants with fine mesh to keep the little mucher out. He frequently eats...
Some people transport in a cardboard box, to decrease stress. I've transported my Veild and Panther in this cat bag with no issues and it makes it easier to manage my Cham when I'm traveling alone.