Exoterra Canned Silkworms

[chubbs032]

I just bought what seems to be a new product. It a can of prekilled silkworms by exoterra. When I opened the sealed metal lid, I found dark cacoon dead worms that smelled horrible. The picture on the can is of a white silkworm leaving its molt, I guess, but the worms inside are dark brown and I have never seen any silkworm like it before. Are these the way there supposed to be and are they safe?

[peterm15]

ya if you look on the can there not silk worms.. ther poupey

[Linds]

"The Exo Terra canned foods are a convenient way to feed insects. These insects (and snails) have been <B>cooked</b> in the can to maintain nutritional value, flavour and aroma."

http://www.exoticlizards.com/canned-insects.html

[chubbs032]

How do you get herps to eat them? wiggle it with chopsticks?

[peterm15]

ya thats one way... i left the canned crix im my leo cage once and by morn they were gone.. a hand fed cham may just think its food if its in your hand... some beardies ( not mine ) will eat anything you drop in there cage.. it really depends on what your feeding...