Now What?

[camaleonte82]

so our silkworms came in the mail today.... so what would be the best way to keep them? should we add dirt? leaves? sticks? how should we house them to keep them happy and healthy...

 

[Hoj]

Im not really good at keeping them alive but clean is key. You can put them in a tub with a paper towel on the bottom and clean it out often (daily), making sure your hands are very clean so as not to contaminate them.
and they only eat mullbery leaves and chow from waht I know. I have seen them eat bug burger too but I have tried to see how long it will sustain them.

 

[sandrachameleon]

they will eat mulberry based food, as well as dandelion greens, grape vine leaves....
here's some links might help you:
SilkWorms 101
Silkworms eat dandelion leaves
http://www.chameleonnews.com/05FebCaruthers.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/what-...05/#post241334
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juLU3...e=channel_page
https://www.chameleonforums.com/those...kworkms-31456/
http://www.wormspit.com/bombyxsilkworms.htm