HornworM Care

Hornworms are very large caterpillars with a horn-like tail. Caring for hornworms involves a few key steps to ensure they grow healthy and are suitable as feeders for your pets. Here’s a concise care sheet:

Housing: Keep the hornworms in a container with the lid up or on a screen for proper ventilation.

Temperature: For faster growth, maintain a temperature around 82°F/ 28°C. To slow their growth, keep them at about 55°F/ 13°C. To pause growth, refrigerate at 45°F/ 7°C for two days.

Feeding: Hornworms are provided with enough food for their growth. They feed on a special diet of hornworm chow provided in their container.

Maintenance: Remove waste daily to keep the environment clean.

Handling: Use hands or tongs to handle hornworms. Their horn is harmless and won’t hurt your pet.

Disposal: Never release hornworms into the wild. To dispose of them, freeze for at least 24 hours and then discard in the trash.
 
Remember, proper care is essential for the health of both the hornworms and the pets they will feed.