have you been successful breeding worms? yes or no

[jamjam]

title says it all, I want to try and get an understanding who has been successful or unsuccessful breeding hornworms and/or silks? Trying to get small ones for my 3.5 month old has been a hassle so want to start my own as well save on costs for some feeders between my brother and i and our other reptiles.

was it easy, or pain in the butt?

I have already found great guides on both from pigletts blog.

 

[sandrachameleon]

I did silkworms for a couple years. wasn't hard, but a little too time consuming for me.

 

[pigglett79]

It can be very time consuming. You have to be willing to put in time and patience to do it right. Worm breeding definitely isn't for everyone. I have even taken periods of time off of breeding just because I needed a break. If you have lots of mouths to feed it can be worth it. But it's gets tiring and when I feel like it's too much work I just buy them online for a while and eventually get back in to it. I do enjoy breeding bugs of all types and do spend a bit of time everyday tending to my bug colonies.

For sure a pain I the butt at times though.

Buying silk and horn worm eggs online is more cost effective than buying worms and you get the small size you want.

 

[jamjam]

yeah think thats how i will end up too, stop and go. still heard good life experience lol. like i know many people spend alot more on feeders but my brother and i spent nearly $200 on feeders at the last expo for 6 ornate box turtles, 2 tortoises, corn snake, handful of leopard geckos, my cham and whatever else my brother may have around

 

[jamjam]

Buying silk and horn worm eggs online is more cost effective than buying worms and you get the small size you want.

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havent quite looked yet, but most places that do hornwormeggs are in the states and cost $15 for shipping. still cost effective but pricey shipping costs. i'll look for canada or if someone knows of any that would be great.