They can't survive for long on anything else. Silk worms eat either specially formulated Silkworm Chow or Mulberry leaves, and that's it. On the bottom, put in some fine mesh so the poop falls below but the silkworms stay on top. It is best if the rubber maid has a lid with holes in it for circulation and to keep them in. Both the worms and the small flightless moths they pupate into are edible. Although there is little risk of impaction, there is a risk of choking. It is necessary to make sure that they aren’t too large. They are, however, h igh maintenance (you need to order their food and sanitize everything for them) and somewhat expensive. Silkworms have a low percent of digestible fats and have a low chance of passing on parasites. They also contain the enzyme serapeptase, which acts as a safe pain reliever, antiflammatory, and also cleans teeth.
Also put in either egg crates or paper towel/toilet paper rolls in there for them. They can eat the leftovers from your Bearded Dragon's salad, and add some potatoes for moisture. Just make sure there is plenty of air circulation. Crickets can be kept in a tall (taller than they can jump) open air rubber maid or a cricket keeper. Be aware that, of all the feeder insects, crickets are the most likely to carry parasites (particularly pin worms). Or better yet feed in a different area such as a large rubber maid. For this reason you must make sure that all crickets are removed from the tank after feeding.
Crickets have a nasty habit of chewing bits of your Bearded Dragon once your pet is asleep and creating awful little open wounds that can become infected. When feeding crickets be careful that they are no larger than the width between your pet’s eyes to prevent choking and impaction. They have a good iron content that is rarely found in other feeders.
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