{"product_id":"pr-silkworm-chow-60g","title":"ProRep Silkworm Chow 60g – Mulberry-Based Silkworm Food","description":"\u003cp\u003ePR Silkworm Chow is a powdered mulberry-based food designed specifically for keeping silkworms alive and well-nourished in captivity. Silkworms are highly specialised feeders — in nature, they rely entirely on White Mulberry (\u003cem\u003eMorus alba\u003c\/em\u003e) leaves for both nutrition and moisture. This chow replicates that food source using powdered mulberry leaves, fortified with added vitamins and minerals, giving keepers a practical way to maintain silkworms as a live feeder without access to fresh mulberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chow is formulated around powdered White Mulberry leaf (\u003cem\u003eMorus alba\u003c\/em\u003e), the sole natural food source of silkworms. Vitamins and minerals have been added to support the nutritional condition of the silkworms — which directly benefits the reptile or amphibian being fed them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePreparing the feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe powder must be mixed with water before use — one part powder to three parts water. Bring the mixture to a boil to activate the gelling agent, then allow it to cool fully to room temperature. The result is a firm, rubbery gel that can be broken into pieces and placed directly into the silkworm tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed silkworms once every two to three days — overfeeding is unnecessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs little as 1g of powder per feed, per tub is sufficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly offer as much as the silkworms will consume — remove any uneaten gel promptly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect increased waste output once silkworms are being fed; clean the tub regularly if housing them for several days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor any keeper raising silkworms as a feeder insect, PR Silkworm Chow removes the dependency on fresh mulberry leaves and makes maintaining a healthy, nutritious colony straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54147575480657,"sku":"FPS100","price":8.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/FPS100_1.jpg?v=1782596250","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/pr-silkworm-chow-60g","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}