Silk Worms

[arcorl]

What is the best way to feed a 1 year old cham silk worms? Do I let them roam arount or use a feeder dish? I let cricket's and hawthorn's roam around but the silks aren't as big. Thanks for any input.
Rick

 

[Will Hayward]

What do you mean silkworms arent as big? I know the US silkworm supplies sell the worms at larger of 1.5" or so, but here I get them at up to 2.5"

Let them roam, they dont move far, they cannot hurt your chameleon, they nibble on the live plants in the cage and live longer.

 

[Jerm]

Give them a week or two and they will be a lot bigger. I have a problem with them getting too big too fast, I can't feed them off fast enough. I just place them on a branch in the cage in the chameleons eyesight and they go after them imediately.

 

[Will Hayward]

Give them a week or two and they will be a lot bigger. I have a problem with them getting too big too fast, I can't feed them off fast enough.

Providing you have silkchow or mulberry tree leaves at your disposal.

 

[arcorl]

Thanks for the input... My silk worms are small right now. About 1/2 inch. This is the first time I have ordered silk worms. I still have lots to learn.

 

[Pams Chams]

Hi, I think The bigger the worm the better for hydration. 1/2 inch is small for a 1 year old cham.

 

[Will Hayward]

Hi, I think The bigger the worm the better for hydration. 1/2 inch is small for a 1 year old cham.

Don't you own a silk supply company Pam?

For sure. Dont feed those worms off. If you wait another 1.5-2 weeks theyll be a couple inches long and much more of a treat. I just received 500 this morning, and Ill be ordering another lot next week.

 

[westcoastchameleons]

i just stick the silk worms on the side of the inside of the cage, my cham does the rest from there....

 

[arcorl]

Thank you All!!! you all are great!!!

 

[arcorl]

Will Hayward,
Where did you order your silk worms from?

Thanks,
Rick

 

[Will Hayward]

www.canadiansilkworms.com, sorry the Americans on the site will have to missout on the best silkworm company there is.

 

[lowendfrequency]

For the Americans, I've found mulberryfarms.com to be a great source for silkworms and hornworms.

 

[westcoastchameleons]

Will Hayward,
Where did you order your silk worms from?

Thanks,
Rick

i dont know were you live, but if you cant find a silk worm supplier check out some of your local exotic pet shops...i have a place right down the street from me that sells me crickets, silk worms, and horned worms....

 

[psyensics]

you can buy silkworms at coastalsilkworms.com or mulberryfarms.com.
Hope this will help!