Hornworm Feeder Cup, Extra-Large Live Feeders for Insectivorous and Omnivorous Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates

This hornworm feeder cup contains live Manduca sexta larvae and hornworm food for feeding insectivorous and omnivorous reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Each cup holds the selected count.

Hornworms grow quickly and may be shipped smaller than the pictured size to help them arrive in good condition. Allow them time to grow before feeding if needed, and monitor the food supply as they develop.

Use captive feeder hornworms only. Never feed wild hornworms to pets because the plants they consume in nature can be toxic and may make pets seriously ill.

Key Features

• The included cup serves as a functioning hornworm enclosure. Place it with the lid facing down so the larvae can crawl up the screen toward their food.
• The inverted position allows waste to fall onto the lid for easier cleaning. Keep airflow around the lid to maintain adequate ventilation.
• Growth rate can be managed through temperature: keep hornworms at 80°F or above for faster growth, around 72°F for normal growth, or around 50°F for slower growth.
• Hornworms generally have a good calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, so calcium dusting is typically unnecessary before feeding.

Specifications

• Species: Manduca sexta, the larval form of the hawk moth or sphinx moth.
• Contents: Selected quantity of live hornworms and hornworm food in a feeder cup.
• Count variants: 3ct, 6ct, and 9ct.
• Care orientation: Position the cup with the lid facing down and maintain airflow around the lid.
• Feeding guidance: Include hornworms in a varied insect rotation rather than feeding them as the sole feeder. Heavy hornworm feeding may cause runny stools because they are lower in protein and fiber.

Monitor the food as the hornworms grow, add more hornworm food when needed, and include them as one part of a varied feeder-insect diet.