The reason we choose to send small worms is to provide the customer with a fresh cup and the ability to grow the hornworms to the size they want, as quick or slow as desired. Our cups contain at 12-24 small worms and enough food to grow them to 1.5-2' in less than a week. However, in captivity, they are much more desirable as food for insectivorous and omnivorous reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. In the wild, they feed primarily on the leaves of plants such as tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, tobacco, and others, which makes them a common garden pest. only).What are hornworms? Hornworms are the larvae of the Hawk Moth/Sphinx Moth ( Manduca sexta ). Sorry, we do not ship internationally (U.S. Feeder orders placed after 1:00pm PST on Wednesday will likely be shipped the following Monday for the safety of the insects. Please peruse our shipping information page before ordering. Shipping is free, regardless of the number of hornworms you buy.

They are tough worms and die-off is rare. Each hassle-free hornworm pod will contain the necessary food needed to sustain them for several weeks. They can get up to 4' long, but when you receive them they will be either 1' (with enough food to get them to 2') or 2'-3' (with enough food to get them to 4'), depending on what option you choose on the menu above. Often times, a finicky eater will absolutely demolish our bright green hornworms. Other big fans of hornworms are bearded dragons, chameleons, leopard geckos, salamanders, and many different frogs and toads. They are the most popular new feeder on the market today.Īny desert species that relies upon its food for moisture should relish hornworms, including uromastyx, collared lizards, agamas, tarantulas, scorpions, and many more. In addition, our's are fed a high-quality diet that helps make them extra nutritious.

The huge advantage of hornworms is that they have extremely high calcium content, very low fat (3%), and really high moisture levels.

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