I was looking at different types of insects to feed some of my lizards and came across the Butterworm. I would like to try to breed them in captivity and didn't find a lot on there care. I was wondering if anyone here has successfully bred them and was wondering if anyone here knows what they eat in captivity, besides leaves from a Trevo bush, or does anyone know where you can get a trevo bush? I've never seen one at my local HomeDepot/Lowes. Maybe there's a special plant shop or something somewhere? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
Nathan
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Butterworms/Trevoworms
scincoides
Jul 24, 2004 12:09 AM
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slbutler3
Jul 24, 2004 08:56 AM
They are only found in Chile, and all of them are irradiated before leaving that country to kill off bacteria and so they never become moths (and therefore can't reproduce). I wish someone could bree them here, maybe they would be a little cheaper!
Stephanie
scott_and_cat
Jul 25, 2004 09:33 PM
try butterworms.com
they have u permit to import them, but warn about them turning to moths on you. that might be your best bet.
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