FYI - THE Petsmart in my area only sells females. Its a Petsmart policy. I see a tiny spur but I would ask the Manager. Petco and Pet Supplies Plus sells male and female.
It is a must that you transfer them to a clean tray with fresh chow, at least weekly., to prevent them from dying. I i use tongs for yhe transfer. Touching them with unclean hands could also cause die off. Unlike hornworms, silkworms don't like to stay in the container with their poop...
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Silkworms grow really fast. I order 100 monthly. A few of them die but as long as i transfer them weekly to a clean tray with chow they stay alive all month. I use clean tongs for the transfer. They are nutritious and move alot when they are biggef.
My overweight, adult Veiled went on a 19 day hunger strike. However, i discovered, in his green, leaf filled poop, he was munching out on Pothos and Money Tree leaves. Does that make him vegan?🤣. Everyday, i offered him feeders. He refused. On day 20 he gobbled down his crickets, a hornworm...