Silkworms and cocoons

[Thompson]

This is my first time dealing with silkworm cocoons and I just recently had 10 of them make one. I was wondering how long until they will emerge and would it kill them if I were to move the cocoon and put them all in a bin by themselves away from the other silkies? Thanks

 

[melric]

You can move them. I think it takes about 21 days for them to emerge as moths.

 

[Thompson]

Thanks is there a certain temperature I should be keeping them at? Any tips on taking care and breeding the moths?

 

[melric]

I found this thread. I was reading other places online that it's 28 days, but from what I remember it was 21. Idk.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/breeding-silkworms-18468/

 

[Thompson]

Thanks for the link!

 

[melric]

Thanks for the link!

You're welcome. Glad to help!