Silk Worms…Moths

[MJKowal]

I apologize if there is already a thread about this, but I have a question about silk worms. I haven't had much experience with them and was told to keep them in the fridge which from what I hear, prevents them from spinning cocoons.

My question is, if they do form cocoon and come out as a moth, can you give this moth to a panther? Will they eat it? Is it ok for them?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[sandrachameleon]

never heard of anyone keeping silkworms, once hatched, in the fridge.

yes, the moths are a nice treat for chameleons to eat, though they cannot be gutloaded in the way that silkworm larva can be.

 

[MJKowal]

Good to know, thank you!

 

[Garf]

I think you just keep the eggs in the fridge to stop them hatching. Cooler (not fridge) temperatures and less food stops them growing as fast.

 

[Kate]

I'm thinking that if you put the worms in the fridge they will die. That's why they don't travel well in the winter. I keep mine in an incubator in the winter and they thrive. I cool the eggs for a few weeks and take them out when I need them. As said before feed them every other day to slow their growth down but only when they are established.

 

[ridgebax1]

I have 3 moths that are going to be lizard treats if they don't start with the moth sex soon! Although I think they are all boys. Hopefully an opposite will appear soon.