Finally

[CharlieCharmingo]

I don't know how I did it, I've been trying for literally forever. But I FINALLY got one one the hornworms to cocoon. This may not be a big deal to most of you bug experts, but this is a giant feat for me. Now to buy more and learn from my mistakes.

 

[Link]

I'll take about three dozen when Tony comes to visit. Hahahaha hahaha. That was supposed to be my evil laugh

 

[carol5208]

Put them in a container of dirt and they will cocoon for sure. Wet the dirt first . When you find them at the bottom of the hornworm pod container, and they are no longer eating, remove them put them in the dirt.

 

[CharlieCharmingo]

Put them in a container of dirt and they will cocoon for sure. Wet the dirt first . When you find them at the bottom of the hornworm pod container, and they are no longer eating, remove them put them in the dirt.

About the time they start developing the ridges right?

 

[Andee]

When they go kind of translucent and you can see the vein pulsating in their back.

 

[CharlieCharmingo]

When they go kind of translucent and you can see the vein pulsating in their back.

Hey Andee I got three of them to cocoon. Should I just leave them in the dirt now?/How long do they usually stay this way? I read somewhere up to 108 days but I somehow feel this is incorrect?

 

[Andee]

You can take them out and put them between a couple paper towels, however you need to mist them every once and a while and keep them moist. You need to keep them a certain temperature and provide a basking light over their container to stop them from going into a prolonged diapause. I think the normal time is 12 or 18 hours of light, not sure.

 

[CharlieCharmingo]

You can take them out and put them between a couple paper towels, however you need to mist them every once and a while and keep them moist. You need to keep them a certain temperature and provide a basking light over their container to stop them from going into a prolonged diapause. I think the normal time is 12 or 18 hours of light, not sure.

Thanks I greatly appreciate your knowledge.

 

[CharlieCharmingo]

@Andee Ahhhhhh I did it! Thanks for your help! This thing is huge and scared the living daylights out of me!

 

[Hollywhyte]

View attachment 171188 @Andee Ahhhhhh I did it! Thanks for your help! This thing is huge and scared the living daylights out of me!

Good job that's awesome

 

[CharlieCharmingo]

Good job that's awesome

Do you think it's safe to leave it in the cage with him overnight?

 

[Hollywhyte]

Do you think it's safe to leave it in the cage with him overnight?

I have no idea I have never had a moth

 

[phantomchameleon]

Do you think it's safe to leave it in the cage with him overnight?

Yeah it is. Moths wont bother bigger things. The moths are just food for him. If you dont want the moth to die i wouldn't recommend it.

 

[CharlieCharmingo]

I have no idea I have never had a moth

One day you shall get a moth!

 

[CharlieCharmingo]

Yeah it is. Moths wont bother bigger things. The moths are just food for him. If you dont want the moth to die i wouldn't recommend it.

Okay thanks!

 

[ZacharyLeesWife]

I have no idea I have never had a moth

I have way too many pupae atm, I wonder what it would take to ship you those?

 

[Hollywhyte]

I have way too many pupae atm, I wonder what it would take to ship you those?

Probably alot thanks though

 

[CharlieCharmingo]

Unfortunately the moth died anyway. So back to the drawing board/wait for other to emerge. Poor Tony didn't even get to taste him. :/

 

[CharlieCharmingo]

Just kidding he LIVES.

 

[ZacharyLeesWife]

Just kidding he LIVES.

I'm happy Tony will still have a chance to eat that moth delicacy!