Insect Direct Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 I see on nz post site one of the few things your allowd to send is harmless insects and "silkworms". I didnt think we had them in nz, i think theyre used overseas for reptile food anyone else know anything bout them? waxworms seem to leave a silk like string behind them to but im pretty sure theyre differant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 I remember having them at school but that was a hell of a long time ago. They would all be ladies dresses by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 they are here but only one place I know has them for sure(seen them myself) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 closest i have got is the gum emperor moth you would need lots of mulberry trees for silkworms it used to be a big business in nz before WWII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varanophile Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Ivan at Ti Point Reptile Park has some and will supply you some cheaply prob. Cool critters.. Main thing is you need a mulberry bush or tree for them to feed on...awesome food...but is really hard to find places that sell mulberry..anyone can help on this?? I have already tried Incredible Edibles..no joy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 you get the worms.i`ll get the mulberry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 you get the worms.i`ll get the mulberry? there is a song in there guys or is it a secret code? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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