Hornworms (Manduca quinquemaculata)

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 | Author: dawg3

General Information: Hornworms have no chitin or exoskeleton. Their color is a bright green or blue, they reach up to 4 inches long within 2-3 weeks. Hi in calcium and low in fat.

Housing: cup with lid that is kept upside down.

Substrate: N/A

Feeding: Special hornworm food that goes in the top of the cup aka hornworm chow.

Temperature: Room temp 75 degrees. can be kept in refriderator (40-42 degrees f) to extend life a few days

Breeding: N/A

Other info: only feed the hornworm chow. if fed tomato leaves can/will kill your reptile. The horn is soft and will not harm your reptile

Hornworm (Manduca Quinquemaculata)
Serving Size 1 Worm
Amount per serving
Moisture 85%
Calcium 46.4mg
Protein 9%
Fat 3%
Not a significant source of Vitamin D3 or Calcium

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