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Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Product title
$19.99 | $24.99
Canned Silkworm Pupae for Medium to Large Reptiles
Product Description
Zoo Med Can O' Silkworms contains soft-bodied silkworm pupae, allowing for easier digestion. Averaging 1 inch in length, they suit medium or large reptiles and amphibians and offer a source of healthy polyunsaturated fat and important essential amino acids. Feed an appropriate amount for your animal's size, but do not use them for hatchlings or animals 3 inches and under.
Benefits
- Soft-Bodied Pupae: Soft-bodied silkworm pupae allow for easier digestion for your reptile or amphibian, as described by the manufacturer.
- Healthy Polyunsaturated Fat: A source of healthy polyunsaturated fat, with a minimum of 5.6% crude fat in the guaranteed analysis.
- Essential Amino Acids: Provides essential amino acids, along with at least 15.0% crude protein per the analysis.
- Sized for Bigger Animals: Silkworms average 1 inch in length, making them suited to medium or large reptiles and amphibians.
- Farm-Raised Silkworms: Product details note that the silkworms in each can are all farm-raised for reptile feeding.
- Convenient Canned Feeder: A convenient way to feed your reptile or amphibian, with no live silkworms to keep on hand.
- Easy Storage After Opening: Refrigerate the can after opening, and use the silkworm pupae within 7 days.
Ingredients
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein, min | 15.0% |
| Crude Fat, min | 5.6% |
| Crude Fiber, max | 2.3% |
| Moisture, max | 75.9% |
Ingredient List
Silkworm pupae (Bombyx batryticatus).
How to Use
Recommended-Dosage Chart
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Best for | Medium or large reptiles and amphibians |
| Amount | A suitable portion based on the size of the animal being fed. |
| Not for | Hatchlings or small animals 3 inches and under |
| Uneaten food | Discard any uneaten silkworm pupae after 24 hours |
| After opening | Refrigerate and use within 7 days |
Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your pet's health.
Dosage & Administration Instructions
- Match the Amount to Size: Offer an appropriate amount of silkworm pupae for the size of the animal you are feeding.
- Not for Small Animals: Do not feed silkworm pupae to hatchlings or to small animals 3 inches and under.
- Remove Within 24 Hours: Discard any silkworm pupae that remain uneaten in the enclosure after 24 hours of feeding.
- Chill After Opening: Once opened, refrigerate the can and use the remaining silkworm pupae within 7 days.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Hatchlings and Small Animals: Not for hatchlings or small animals 3 inches and under, as stated in the feeding directions.
- 24-Hour Limit: Remove uneaten silkworm pupae after 24 hours to prevent old food from remaining in the enclosure.
- Not for Human Consumption: Can O' Silkworms is labeled not for human consumption, so keep it separate from household food.
Storage Information
- Refrigerate After Opening: After opening, keep the remaining silkworm pupae refrigerated and use them all within 7 days.
- Sealed Cans: Store sealed cans in a cool, dry, shaded spot until you are ready to use them.
Shipping & Return
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For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Are silkworms easy for reptiles to digest?
Ans: Can O' Silkworms contains soft-bodied silkworm pupae, which the manufacturer describes as allowing for easier digestion. Product details add that the soft bodies make the silkworms easier for pets to chew, making them a good fit for medium or large reptiles and amphibians.
Q2: What size reptile can eat canned silkworms?
Ans: The silkworms average 1 inch in length and suit medium or large reptiles and amphibians. The feeding directions say not to use them for hatchlings or small animals 3 inches and under, so offer them only to bigger animals in your care.
Q3: Can a leopard gecko eat canned silkworms?
Ans: Some product listings name smaller lizards, but the feeding directions limit these 1-inch silkworm pupae to animals larger than 3 inches and exclude hatchlings. Measure your gecko and ask your veterinarian whether 1-inch silkworms are appropriate for its current size.
Q4: How many silkworms should I feed my reptile?
Ans: The directions call for an appropriate amount of silkworm pupae for the size of the animal you are feeding, without listing an exact number. Ask your veterinarian for help choosing a portion, and remove any uneaten silkworms after 24 hours.
Q5: How long do canned silkworms last after opening?
Ans: Refrigerate the can after opening and use the silkworm pupae within 7 days. Any silkworms offered to your pet that remain uneaten after 24 hours should be discarded, and sealed cans should be kept in a cool and dry place until needed.
Q6: What nutrients do silkworms provide?
Ans: Silkworm pupae are a source of healthy polyunsaturated fat and important essential amino acids. The guaranteed analysis lists a minimum of 15.0% crude protein and 5.6% crude fat, with a maximum of 2.3% crude fiber and 75.9% moisture in each can.
Q7: What is in Can O' Silkworms?
Ans: The only listed ingredient is silkworm pupae (Bombyx batryticatus), and product details note that the silkworms are all farm-raised. The product is labeled not for human consumption, so keep the can away from household food and out of reach of children.
Q8: How much comes in a can of Can O' Silkworms?
Ans: Each can contains 1.2 ounces of silkworm pupae, each averaging 1 inch long. Because an opened can needs refrigeration and must be used within 7 days, open a fresh can only when you plan to feed over the coming week.