Exo Terra Wild Silkworms Medium 34gm 1.2 oz
Exo Terra Wild Silkworms Medium 34gm 1.2 oz
Soft-bodied silkworms, canned for an easy-digest feeder that needs no live culture. Exo Terra Wild Silkworms Medium is a single-ingredient canned treat — whole Bombyx mori silkworms, cooked and sealed to preserve the scent and nutrition that trigger a feeding response. A gentler feeder than a hard-shelled insect, and one of eleven varieties in Exo Terra's Wild canned range.
Key features
- Single ingredient — silkworms (Bombyx mori), nothing else added.
- Soft-bodied — easier to eat and digest than a hard-exoskeleton insect, gentle on smaller or more sensitive feeders.
- Cooked, not raw — Exo Terra states canned insects carry the same nutritional value as live insects while being easier to digest.
- Shelf-stable until opened — no live silkworm culture to feed and maintain.
- 34 g can — portioned across several feeds.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Net weight | 34 g (1.2 oz) |
| Ingredients | Silkworms (Bombyx mori) |
| Protein | 18.5% |
| Fat content | 13.3% |
| Moisture | 61.6% |
| SKU | RP94 |
Crude fibre, ash, calcium and phosphorus content, and country of manufacture, are not published by Exo Terra for this product — we haven't estimated them.
Suitable for — and not suitable for
Exo Terra lists this feeder as suitable for insect-eating reptiles, turtles, amphibians, fish and birds. The soft body makes it a good option for smaller or younger animals that struggle with harder-shelled feeders. Not a complete or balanced diet on its own — use as part of a varied feeding routine with appropriate calcium and vitamin supplementation, not as the sole food source. Note the fat content (13.3%) is notably higher than Exo Terra's canned grasshoppers (1.6%), so treat it as an enrichment feeder rather than a daily staple for species prone to obesity.
Feeding and storage
Offer a few silkworms as part of the diet, or as a treat two to three times a week. Discard any uneaten portion after 24 hours. Refrigerate after opening. Best-before date and batch code are printed on the base of the can rather than published on Exo Terra's website — check the can itself before feeding.
Goes well with
- A staple canned or dried feeder insect, using silkworms as a softer-bodied variety within the rotation.
- A calcium or multivitamin reptile supplement, dusted onto feeders.
- Feeding tongs — wiggling canned insects triggers a stronger hunting response in movement-focused feeders.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by the standard consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. Ships from our Brisbane / North Lakes warehouse.
Common questions
Why choose silkworms over grasshoppers?
Silkworms are soft-bodied, which makes them easier to eat and digest than a harder-shelled insect like a grasshopper — useful for smaller, younger or more sensitive feeders.
Is the fat content higher than other canned feeders?
Yes — Exo Terra's published figure of 13.3% fat is notably higher than the 1.6% in their canned grasshoppers, so it suits occasional feeding rather than a daily staple for species that need to watch fat intake.
Does this need refrigeration before opening?
No — it's shelf-stable unopened. Refrigerate after opening and discard uneaten portions within 24 hours.
What isn't published about this product?
Crude fibre, ash, calcium, phosphorus and country of manufacture aren't stated by Exo Terra for this can — we've left them out rather than estimate.
