Zoo Med Can O' Silkworms (1.2 oz)

In herpetoculture, silkworms are celebrated as one of the most nutritionally complete insect feeders available, prized for their rich concentration of essential amino acids and healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids. However, maintaining live silkworm colonies is notoriously difficult due to their delicate health and strict dietary needs. Zoo Med Can O' Silkworms solves this challenge by providing farm-raised, 1-inch silkworm pupae (Bombyx batryticatus) cooked directly in the can. The gentle steaming process locks in natural juices while keeping the body exceptionally soft, providing a gentle, highly digestible meal that eliminates impaction risks and satisfies hungry insectivores.

Key Features

• Farm-Raised Silkworm Pupae (Bombyx batryticatus): Plump, ~1-inch soft-bodied pupae cultivated under clean, controlled farm conditions to guarantee a wholesome, parasite-free meal.
• Nutrient-Lock "Cooked-in-Can" Process: Steamed directly inside the sealed container to preserve natural flavors, rich aromas, and vital micronutrients without artificial colors, flavorings, or chemical preservatives.
• Chitin-Free, Ultra-Soft Texture: The naturally tender, soft-bodied composition makes these pupae effortless to chew, swallow, and digest, significantly reducing digestive stress compared to tough, heavily chitinized insects.
• Essential Fatty Acids & Amino Acids: Packed with bioavailable proteins and healthy polyunsaturated fats to support cellular repair, reproductive vitality, and radiant skin and scale condition.
• Hassle-Free Feeder Alternative: Enjoy all the renowned health benefits of silkworms without the high mortality rates, fragile care requirements, or specialized mulberry diets of live colonies.
• Hydration-Boosting Whole Prey: Contains a natural 75.9% moisture level paired with 15.0% crude protein to provide crucial internal hydration alongside dense animal nutrition.
• Ready-to-Serve Convenience: Pre-cooked and shelf-stable at room temperature prior to opening; includes a snap-on lid for tidy refrigerator storage.

Husbandry/Care Specs

• Feeding Technique & Portions: Spoon out an appropriate portion tailored to your pet's species, age, and body condition. Offer in a clean ceramic feeding dish or feed individually using soft-tipped feeding tongs.
• Size Precautions: Sized at approximately 1 inch for medium to large reptiles and amphibians. Do not feed to hatchlings or small animals 3 inches and under; always verify that prey width does not exceed the space between your pet's eyes.
• Habitat Sanitation: Discard any uneaten silkworm pupae after 24 hours to prevent spoilage and maintain pristine habitat hygiene.
• Supplementation: Dust lightly with high-grade calcium and multivitamin powders at regular feeding intervals to support balanced skeletal and metabolic health.
• Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min) 15.0%, Crude Fat (min) 5.6%, Crude Fiber (max) 2.3%, Moisture (max) 75.9%.
• Ingredients: Silkworm pupae (Bombyx batryticatus).
• Storage & Shelf Life: Store sealed cans at room temperature until ready to use. Once opened, cover tightly with the lid and refrigerate immediately; consume all contents within 7 days. Not for human consumption.

Compatibility/Enclosure Synergy

• Best Suited For: Medium to large insectivores and omnivores, including adult Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps), adult Leopard Geckos (tong-fed), Chameleons (Veiled and Panther), Blue-Tongued Skinks, Monitor Lizards, Box Turtles, Aquatic Turtles, and larger amphibians (Pacman Frogs, African Bullfrogs, Tiger Salamanders).
• Convalescent & Recovery Support: Because of their soft texture, high moisture, and balanced fats, these pupae make an exceptional recovery food for egg-laying females rebuilding calcium/fat reserves, rescue animals recovering from malnutrition, or aging reptiles with tooth wear.
• Enclosure Peace of Mind: Unlike live insects that escape into drainage layers, damage background foam, or chew on sleeping animals, these canned pupae remain safely in the dish.
• Bioactive Harmony: Clean and manageable on feeding ledges or slate basking slabs; any tiny residual crumbs removed within 24 hours keep bioactive enclosures fresh while allowing microfauna (isopods and springtails) to assist in light cleanup.
• Keeper Connection: Excellent for interactive tong-feeding sessions that stimulate natural strike responses while reinforcing gentle, trusting interactions between keeper and pet.