In March of this year he was falling to the bottom of the enclosure from his branches. The Vet performed a fecal exam, bloodwork and xrays. He was perfectly healthy. He was adopted so I don't know his age. I added plastic netting to prevent him from falling to the bottom floor. In fact...
Yesterday, I found Carmelo on a lower net, as if he had fallen from a branch. Today, I found him upside down in the Money Tree pot. I thought he was dead but he wasn't. I placed him on a branch. He repositioned himself upside down. Is he looking for his final resting place? 😭
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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