Hornworms?

[Jace]

Here in Canada, we are somewhat limited in the food sources we can provide to our frogs. Locusts and roaches are out. At least where I am. Then, out of the blue, I was offered a chance to try hornworms with my Giant African Bullfrogs and jumped at the chance. Only after I placed my order did I wonder if such a food was even good for my frogs. Has anyone fed these to their bullfrogs? Are they a good variety to offer? Thanks in advance!

[tikonides]

good question...Idk but I'd like to find out also, hopefully someone chimes in

[Lacibeth]

Hornworms are part of the Sphingidae family of moths: hornworms, hawkmoths, and sphinx moths. If you've ever heard a gardener cursing tomato hornworms--they're in the same family. Off the top of my head I can't think of a problem using them as a food source. Waxworms are another moth larva which a keeper told me one were "squishy bags of fat", so I don't know if they would be a good staple food.

[chamowner]

PROS:Their green color makes them great for stimulating feeding response.
CONS: Monstrous eaters growing to huge size extremely quick.
68% protein, 20.7% fat
Excellent feeder, but remember variety is the spice of life.

[BG]

Variety!!!!!!!!!!

[Jace]

Thanks everyone! I thought I read some where they were a good food source, but then blanked. My frogs staple are earthworms, which I can get year round. I occassionally give them crickets, but because my male is so large, he barely registers he's swallowed 20 of them in 30 seconds, so that could get expensive. I was breeding hissing cockroaches, but they took too long to get to a decent size and the babies escaped everywhere which did not make me popular in my household. Hornworms are a seasonal food, but I will try and get them as I can just so my boy and girl can have a nice treat. Very excited now!