Phoenix Worms question

[Jgreen909]

I have been doing some reading on them and they seem to be one of the best feeders as far as nutrition goes. My question is, does the very high calcium and phosphorus make them more of a supplement feeder or can they be used and a main source of food for my Leos?

 

[nicosgeckos]

They make great stables. They're super healthy as you know.

 

[Tony C]

They are a great staple food if you can afford them.

 

[Dog Shrink]

PHOENIX WORMS
This is a GREAT link by the way. Gives the nutritional values for just about any feeder insect you can think of.
http://bamboozoo.weebly.com/the-feeders.html

Info: Phoenix Worms are the larvae of the Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens).
Nutritional Value:
C.P. 42.1
C.F. 34.8
Ash 14.6
G.E. xxx
C.A. 5.36

C.P. Crude Protein
C.F. Crude Fat
Ash Ash is the total of all minerals
G.E. Gross Energy Kcal also = gross energy
C.A. Calcium
N/A Not analyzed​

When feeding phenix worms supplementation for calcium is unneccessary.
a great feeder for both gravid and recouperating females.
Size Range: usually around 1/2"

Phoenix worms are being found very useful in the vermicomposting fields.
Further information and reading:
http://blacksoldierflyblog.com/black-soldier-fly-white-magic/
http://www.silkwormshop.com/phoenixworm_info.html​

 

[Jgreen909]

awesome thanks guys. Ya I know the cost is high but I live in an area I can raise them so I am thinking of trying that.

 

[Jgreen909]

Also, if I no longer need to dust with calcium how would I supply them with D3? Just dust them reguardless 1-2 times a week?

 

[Dog Shrink]

Since most info I have seen about D3 was dust 1-2 times a month I imagine a good herp suppliment that included it would suffice but I'm no pro so please wait for other answers.