Is it possible to breed phoenix worms? I'd love to start using them as feeders, but they are a bit expensive to continually order. When I tried to find any breeding information, however, I was met with several different answers and nothing really definate. I know they are a fairly new feeder, but I was wondering if anyone here has had any success with a colony?
Breeding phoenix worms
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It would be a little more difficult as they are flies compared to beetles that have little or no flight. However, once you get it set up, it would be a lot cheaper in the long run. Here's a link to a place that discusses raising phoenix worms, which are black soldier fly larvae.
http://www.pondboss.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=100832&fpart=1
Let us know if you decide to do it, would love to see your setup.
http://www.pondboss.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=100832&fpart=1
Let us know if you decide to do it, would love to see your setup.
Thank you, that is one long thread :main_laugh:
From what I've gathered from it thus far, the colony would have to be kept outdoors. I'll have to run some tests to ensure that the neighborhood stray cats and dogs will stay out of it, but overall it seems pretty straightforward.
It's amazing that these insects are so healthy for herps considering the variety of waste they feed on.
From what I've gathered from it thus far, the colony would have to be kept outdoors. I'll have to run some tests to ensure that the neighborhood stray cats and dogs will stay out of it, but overall it seems pretty straightforward.
It's amazing that these insects are so healthy for herps considering the variety of waste they feed on.
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