Nutrition
How Many Silkworms to Feed Your Reptile (By Species)
By Matt Goren2 min read
How Many Silkworms Should You Feed Your Reptile?
Silkworms are a premium supplement — not a protein staple. Feed them alongside discoid roaches (daily protein) rather than as a replacement. Here are quantities by species:
| Animal | Age | Silkworms per Feeding | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearded dragon | Baby | 3-5 small | 2-3x/week |
| Bearded dragon | Adult | 5-8 medium-large | 2-3x/week |
| Leopard gecko | All ages | 3-5 small-medium | 2-3x/week |
| Chameleon (veiled/panther) | Adult | 3-5 medium | 2-3x/week |
| Chameleon (Jackson's) | Adult | 2-4 small-medium | every other day |
| Blue tongue skink | Adult | 3-8 medium-large (in meal) | 2-3x/week |
| Crested gecko | Adult | 2-3 small | 1-2x/week (with CGD) |
| Monitor/tegu | Adult | 5-10 large | 2-3x/week |
| Pacman frog | Adult | 3-5 medium-large | every 5-7 days |
| Tree frog | Adult | 2-4 small-medium | 2-3x/week |
| Tarantula | Adult | 1-2 | 1x/week |
Key Principles
- Silkworms are a supplement, not a staple. Pair with discoid roaches for daily protein.
- Dust with calcium + D3 before offering (unlike BSFL, silkworms need dusting).
- Size appropriately. No wider than the space between your animal's eyes.
- Silkworms are the picky eater fix. If your reptile refuses other food, offer silkworms first.
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— Matt, Founder, All Angles Creatures
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