Can Red-eared Sliders eat Silkworms?
Trachemys scripta elegans · Bombyx mori
Caution
2–3×/week (juveniles)
ReptiFiles explicitly lists silkworms as a safe protein source for Red-eared Sliders. Their better Ca:P ratio compared to most feeder insects and lower fat content make them a quality component of the protein fraction for both juveniles and adults.
Feeding frequency
2–3×/week (juveniles)
The short answer
ReptiFiles explicitly lists silkworms as a safe protein source for Red-eared Sliders. Their better Ca:P ratio compared to most feeder insects and lower fat content make them a quality component of the protein fraction for both juveniles and adults.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Backed by sources
Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026
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