- Quantity per Cup: Each cup contains 24 Hornworms.
- Digestive Considerations: Hornworms (Manduca sexta) are a great source of additional moisture for an insectivore whose diet consists mainly of crickets, mealworms and superworms.
- Tip: When choosing a Live Food item for your pet, pick an item that’s smaller in width than the animal’s mouth.
- Nutritional Enhancement: For optimal nutrition, Hornworms should be supplemented with calcium by dusting or by including CalciWorms in your animal’s diet. Additionally, enrich their diet by incorporating waxworms for extra fat.
- Care & Maintenance:
- Temperature & Humidity: Stored at room temperature. Hornworms can become fully grown in 10-12 days. To accelerate growthy you can store in slightly warmer temperatures (upper 70’s). Inversely to slow down growth you can store in a slightly cooler environment (60’s). Never refrigerate. It’s also important to prop the edge of the cup up to ensure good airflow.
- Hydration & Feeding: Food should be kept at the top of the cup so the waste can remain separated from the food.
- Sanitation: Regularly remove waste to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
- Satisfaction Guaranteed: All Live Foods are guaranteed to arrive alive, except when shipped to areas with temperatures below 10°F or above 100°F, and are accompanied by a 72-hour health guarantee.
- Shipping Information: Live Food orders placed by 3:00 PM CT on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will ship the same day, Live Food orders placed after 3:00 PM CT on Thursday through Sunday will ship on Monday.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min) | 10.0% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 2.4% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 2.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 85.0% |
| Ash (max) | 1.0% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.03% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.18% |
Customer Reviews
Hornworms (Manduca sexta) are the larvae of the Sphynx Moth. Hornworms are an excellent source of moisture and can be used as a staple feeder for most reptiles.
We feed our Hornworms (Manduca sexta) a scientifically formulated diet specifically designed to enhance the health and quality of all the insects in our colony.
We ship our Hornworms using UPS Overnight service. Our Live Pet Foods ship to all of the continental United States of America including Alaska but we CAN NOT ship to Hawaii. During the winter months, we use specially designed thermal boxes to help keep your Hornworms warm during transit. If outdoor temperatures are particularly low, we may also include a heat pack for added warmth. All live food is guaranteed to arrive alive, except for shipments to areas where temperatures fall below 10°F or rise above 100°F. Additionally, all live food purchases come with a 72-hour health guarantee.
Keeping Hornworms (Manduca sexta) with different feeder insects can be tricky and is generally not recommended. You should use separate containers tailored to each insect species.
Hornworms (Manduca sexta) are best stored at room temperature and can become fully grown in 10-12 days. To accelerate growthy you can store in slightly warmer temperatures (upper 70’s), inversely to slow down growth you can store in a slightly cooler environment (60’s). Never refrigerate. The Hornworms food should be kept at the top of the cup so the waste can remain separated from the food. It is important to remove the lid and dispose of the waste daily. It’s also important to prop the edge of the cup up to ensure good airflow.
It is our recommendation to use all your Hornworms within 2 weeks of their pack date.
