Silkworms & Supplements

[ricksli]

Since silkworms are supposed to be high in calcium and one of the most nutritious foods, is it necessary to coat them with additional minerals/supplements etc? Or just feed them as is to my panther.

He still gets crickets, these are just a supplemental treat.

 

[Crashbandit05]

As far as I know, no need to dust but gutloading is necessary. Someone with more experience should be able to clarify.

 

[Wowbango]

Not necessary to dust them.

 

[bobcochran]

Can't gut load them-all they eat is Mulberry leaves. Great food item though!

 

[Dro B]

Nit completely true, they eat dandelion which is one of the best gutloads you can use, and also using actual mulberry leaves instead of chow will help boost protein and other nutrients. Even frozen leaves are good compared to chow.