Live Hornworm Feeder Cup, 18-Count Small Larvae for Reptiles, Amphibians and Invertebrates

This 18-count live hornworm feeder cup supplies small Manduca sexta larvae for insectivorous and omnivorous reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Hornworms grow quickly and may need time to reach your preferred feeding size. The included cup serves as their enclosure and contains hornworm food for use while they grow.

Key Features

• Each cup contains 18 hornworms and hornworm food. Monitor the food supply during growth and add more hornworm food if necessary.
• Place the cup with its lid facing down. The hornworms crawl up the screen toward their food while waste falls onto the lid for easier cleaning.
• Control the growth rate through temperature: keep them above 80°F for fast growth, around 72°F for normal growth, or at 50°F for slow growth.
• Hornworms generally have a favorable calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, so calcium dusting is typically unnecessary before feeding.
• Use hornworms in a varied insect rotation rather than as the sole feeder. Their lower protein and fiber content can contribute to runny stools when fed in large amounts.

Specifications

• Count: 18 hornworms
• Species: Manduca sexta
• Life stage: Hawk moth or sphinx moth larvae
• Size: Small; allow time for growth before feeding if a larger size is desired
• Cup contents: Hornworms and hornworm food
• Enclosure setup: Keep the lid facing down and maintain airflow around the lid for adequate ventilation
• Growth temperatures: Above 80°F for fast growth; 72°F for normal growth; 50°F for slow growth
• Safety: Never feed wild hornworms to pets because their natural plant diet can make them unsafe to consume

Maintain airflow, watch the remaining food, and adjust the temperature according to the growth rate you need. Offer these hornworms as one part of a varied feeder-insect diet for appropriate insectivorous or omnivorous pets.