In Reply to: Re: Silkworms better for gliders than mealworms! posted by Toni Picard on January 28, 19100 at 12:57:35:

: : Have you looked into waxworms? I do not know the exact percentages however, they are high in protein, moisture and fat they are also easily digestible.

: I give my gliders a waxworm once in awhile as a treat, but not as a regular source of protien, like mealworms & silkworms. I've been told (don't know the %'s etc) that waxworms are too high in fat and phosphorous, so aren't good for gliders on a regular basis. They are little fat butterballs, so its like candy to gliders. Unfortunately, we all know how much candy we should eat. Fly larvae is very good for gliders, but I haven't had the urge to try it yet ;)
: Toni

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Here are the % on waxworms:
Moisture= 57.67%
Protein= 16.84%
Fat= 22.19%
Calcium= .02%

Fly Larva
Moisture= 69.55%
Protein= 18.73%
Fat= 7.57%
Calcium=.06%

This info came from the same source as the info posted on GliderCentral Message Board about mealies, silkworms, and crickets.

Raechel

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