What do hornworms eat?

[ChamyLove]

My question is what can hornworms eat? I bough my first batch about 1 week ago, and they are getting huge!! I'll probably keep a few and let them turn into moths. But what can I feed them to keep them alive? They came with the "Hornworm Chow", and it is almost out...

 

[nick barta]

Shredded carrots and bell peppers will work.

 

[nightanole]

Mine ate jello bug burger pretty well.

 

[dom1959]

HORNWORM CHOW, OF COURSE...

 

[ChamyLove]

Thanks everyone for your replies! I was hoping for something I might have at home, I think I'll use this. Thanks again!

Shredded carrots and bell peppers will work.

 

[pigglett79]

They will eat just about any veggie you would use to gut load. I have fed them various greens, carrots, bell pepper, squash and sweet potato.

 

[Sticktongue]

Just for future reference, you can put them in the fridge to slow their growth.

 

[ChamyLove]

Just for future reference, you can put them in the fridge to slow their growth.

I didnt know that! Thank you.

 

[Sticktongue]

I havnt had them in quite awhile, but if memory serves me right, I would leave them in the fridge about half the day

 

[pigglett79]

I leave them in the frig for a day or two at a time. Then let them out for day. This way you can make them last a couple weeks longer.

 

[nick barta]

I leave them in the frig for a day or two at a time. Then let them out for day. This way you can make them last a couple weeks longer.

Exactly correct.

 

[Mistt]

What my hornworms eat

I've been trying out different foods for my hornworms after their chow ran out. the LOVE raw potato/potato peelings. I also noticed they love banana, but noticed they got a little hyper/aggressive after eating the banana. maybe it was because of the sugar in it? they might've gotten a sugar rush. They also did enjoy a bit of mushed blackberry. but didn't really care for blueberry or lettuce.

hope i helped!