Are blackberry leaves o.k. for hornworm gut load?

[MSMorgan]

Searching through the site and didn't see anything. I just wanted to be 100% certain that they would be a safe gutload. I've still got a few to feed off and didn't want them to cannibalize each other.

 

[Nursemaia]

That's fine

 

[MSMorgan]

Thank you. I'll try them. I know they'll eat dandelion leaves, but thought I'd ask as I didn't find anything on the site just yet.

 

[Andee]

If they eat them it will be fine, it's the main diet most people feed their stick insects

 

[MSMorgan]

Andee,

Thanks, I believe I saw something about stick insects and blackberries on here. Possibly Nick Barta. Just had trouble finding the green light for blackberries and horns in conjunction with Lucky. I understand grape leaves and mulberry will work as well. Too bad my mulberry source is gone.

 

[nick barta]

Interested to know if they will eat blackberry leaves, please post.

They will eat Bell Pepper and Carrots also.

CHEERS!

Nick

 

[MSMorgan]

Interested to know if they will eat blackberry leaves, please post.

They will eat Bell Pepper and Carrots also.

CHEERS!

Nick

Thanks Nick! I'll put some blackberry leaves in and post up.

 

[MSMorgan]

Looks like they're chomping away at them. Good to see.

 

[Paulycham]

That's good to know just got horns in today from Dubiaroachs and was wondering what to feed them.

 

[nick barta]

Amazing!

 

[MSMorgan]

Update from last night. All leaves are GONE!