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I am going to try some silkworms out. Anyone using them please give input...how do leos like them, how do you keep them, pros and cons, etc. Thanks.
Palor
Chaotic Nights Reptile
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Most of my geckos of several species like them. The only drawback is how fast they grow, they can get too big to eat in a short time.
If they get too big let them turn into tasty moths
If they get too big let them turn into tasty moths
I tried them before. Most of my geckos don't like them, so I haven't been breeding these for a while. However, I'm starting all over again now, because they are such a good food source. I hope my geckos have changed their taste preferences and will like them now.
**Eventhough my geckos didn't like the worms before, they LOVE the moths!!
**Eventhough my geckos didn't like the worms before, they LOVE the moths!!
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Gonser
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I'm getting shipment today so I'll try them out on some of my picky eaters to see how they do, and I'll report back.
Lena
I question all things.
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They are a superfood for reptiles, no doubt. They contain a special enzyme that helps with growth and calcium absorbtion!
The reason I stopped using them is because they're very prone to bacterial infections and you can loose your entire stock in a few days.. They're a pain!
The reason I stopped using them is because they're very prone to bacterial infections and you can loose your entire stock in a few days.. They're a pain!
ILoveGeckos14
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Pros- Silkworms are healthy feeders. They have a more balanced calcium to phosphorus ratio than other feeders. They don't smell. They are quiet.
Cons- Like others mentioned they need to be cleaned up at least every other day. I noticed things tend to get moldy faster when they are older. As a quality of feeder insect I haven't seen any cons.
Some of the geckos really wont take to the silkworms but I would say over 60% have switched over no problem.
My favorite part of the silkworms is getting them to dangle from the silk and lure the geckos out of hiding!! :main_laugh:
Cons- Like others mentioned they need to be cleaned up at least every other day. I noticed things tend to get moldy faster when they are older. As a quality of feeder insect I haven't seen any cons.
Some of the geckos really wont take to the silkworms but I would say over 60% have switched over no problem.
My favorite part of the silkworms is getting them to dangle from the silk and lure the geckos out of hiding!! :main_laugh:
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