{"product_id":"live-hornworms-medium-12ct-reptile-add-on-order-only","title":"Live Hornworms - Medium 12ct - Reptile Add On Order Only","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis feeder add-on may only be purchased with a live reptile. It ships inside the reptile box at no additional shipping charge. Orders containing this item without a reptile will be canceled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese items ship at no additional cost when purchased with a live reptile. A live reptile must be included in the same order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Hornworms – Medium 12ct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our medium hornworms are shipped small and may be smaller than the product photo. Hornworms grow extremely fast, so we send them as small as practical to help prevent them from becoming oversized during shipping delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are not intended to grow past medium size. We recommend feeding them relatively quickly so they don't become too large or run out of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are hornworms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHornworms are the larvae of the Hawk Moth\/Sphinx Moth (\u003cem\u003eManduca sexta\u003c\/em\u003e). In the wild, they feed primarily on plants such as tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn captivity, hornworms are popular live feeder insects for insectivorous and omnivorous reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Their soft bodies and high moisture content make them an excellent addition to a varied feeder rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: Never feed wild hornworms to your pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild hornworms may consume plants that contain compounds that can be harmful to animals. Only use hornworms raised specifically as feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often can hornworms be offered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHornworms can be offered regularly as part of a varied feeder rotation, but we do not recommend feeding hornworms exclusively. A varied diet that includes staple feeders such as Dubia roaches alongside hornworms provides more balanced nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHornworms have a high moisture content, so feeding large quantities may result in looser stools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo hornworms need to be dusted with calcium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHornworms generally have a favorable calcium-to-phosphorus ratio compared with many other feeder insects. Calcium supplementation should still be based on your animal's species, age, diet, and husbandry requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHornworm Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cup contains at least \u003cstrong\u003e12 live hornworms\u003c\/strong\u003e and enough food to grow them to the intended size. They may arrive very small, but hornworms grow extremely quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Delivery \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesert Pine Pets offers local delivery of live hornworms in Edgewood, Moriarty, and surrounding East Mountains communities in New Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive hornworms are also available for shipping to eligible locations. Live-animal shipping may be subject to weather, temperature, and delivery restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Pine Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48067009183922,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3167\/3778\/files\/Screenshot_20260821_172241_Google.jpg?v=1787354573","url":"https:\/\/www.desertpinepets.com\/products\/live-hornworms-medium-12ct-reptile-add-on-order-only","provider":"Desert Pine Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}