The Hornworm Debate

[Snow]

Hey everyone, I'm brand new here and thought I'd start posting stuff for the fact that it seems not a whole lot happens here in the pacman section. I figure maybe we can change that a bit and get this started. First off is of course the title of this thread. Hornworms. There are many conflicting pieces of information that are both online and other sources. I figure I can get the real information here with experienced handlers of pacman frogs. First off is the unhealthy aspect I keep hearing from other users. From what has been posted in feeding site hornworms are supposed to be on the healthier side containing: Calcium - 46.4mg/100g. Fat - 3.07%, and Protein - 9.0%. I noticed that these amounts vary little to none depending on the various sellers of Hornworms and other products. Please, inform me. Info about myself, I have 4 of the little guys/gals. Houdini, Goblin, Fatty, and Sgt. Hershey.

[Snow]

The danger of working nights! No one is up.

[monster]

I don't think they are bad nutritional wise, I think its the fat content in them. I give them to my girl every couple weeks and she loves them.

[Snow]

Thank you for your input!

[FwoGiZ]

When talking about nutrition, it's always important to specify staple or treats.
Hornworms as a staple, I am not too sure.. as a treat, absolutely!!!

[monster]

That's why I said every couple weeks, the fat content is to high. I hope he would feed his frog more then every couple weeks. And please don't think im trying to be rude, that's the last thing im trying to do.

[Lija]

Hormworms are like big watermelons, nothing much nutritious, but in bigger quantities can cause diarrhea. They also contain triaminase = short tongue syndrome.

one or two for variety are ok.

there were threads about it not long ago, I posted there the supporting documents.

[monster]

Thank you Lija for stating that because I was always told they were nutritious but had high fat so that's why you shouldn't give them all time. Was never told they could cause those side effects. Like I say I always learn something new here on the forum. I am going to go find that thread and read it, thanks again.