sporeworld
Well-known member
So, I'm experimenting with Hawkmoths - Manduca quinquemaculata. aks "Hornworms" or "Goliath Worms" as food options for my Idolos.
My concern is this: I've read on herp pages, that you should NOT feed WILD Hornworms to your replitles, because of the toxic build up from their host plants (tomato/tobacco). Is this ALSO true for mantids? If it IS, is this also true for wild MOTHS that fed on the toxic host plants...?
I intend to raise mine on the packaged mix, but it's good to know if i want to switch over. I'm happy to experiment on local Europeans, if necessary (sorry, fellas).
Any insights...?
My concern is this: I've read on herp pages, that you should NOT feed WILD Hornworms to your replitles, because of the toxic build up from their host plants (tomato/tobacco). Is this ALSO true for mantids? If it IS, is this also true for wild MOTHS that fed on the toxic host plants...?
I intend to raise mine on the packaged mix, but it's good to know if i want to switch over. I'm happy to experiment on local Europeans, if necessary (sorry, fellas).
Any insights...?