Australia Live Silkworms - Nutritious Feeder Insects for Reptiles & Amphibians

Our live silkworms are a premium, soft-bodied feeder insect ideal for reptiles and amphibians including lizards, frogs, toads, turtles, salamanders, and even arachnids or predatory insects. Easy to digest, low in fat, and rich in protein, vitamins and minerals – they make an excellent livefood choice, especially for young or fussy eaters.

We hand-raise our silkworm insect colonies on fresh mulberry leaves, ensuring the highest nutritional quality. We also offer fresh silkworm food so you can continue feeding your worms at home and grow the healthiest, largest feeders possible.

Order now to experience the best quality live silkworms for sale, raised and supplied right here on Australia's largest insect farm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy live silkworms in Australia?

Reptile Realm supplies Australian-raised live silkworms seasonally, delivered to QLD, NSW, ACT, SA and VIC. They sell out fast, so join the list for availability alerts.

Are silkworms good for bearded dragons?

Yes. Silkworms are an excellent bearded dragon feeder — high in protein and calcium, low in fat, and easy to digest, especially for young or fussy eaters.

What do silkworms eat?

Silkworms eat mulberry leaves. Reptile Realm also supplies fresh silkworm food so you can keep and grow them into larger, healthier feeders at home.

What is the silkworm insect?

The silkworm is a soft-bodied insect known for producing silk and is commonly used as a live feeder for reptiles and amphibians.

Are live silkworms safe for reptiles?

Live silkworms are safe and highly nutritious for reptiles, making them ideal for species with delicate digestive systems.

How do you store live silkworms?

Keep live silkworms in a ventilated container away from direct heat and feed fresh mulberry leaves daily to keep them healthy until feeding.

Where can I find live silkworms for sale near me?

Live silkworms are very seasonal, limited and sought after. Join our newsletter list to be informed of availability so that you don’t miss out!

Why are silkworms a good alternative to crickets or mealworms?

Silkworms are softer-bodied, quieter, and less likely to cause impaction, making them a gentler option for young or sick reptiles. They are not available all year round. 

Can reptiles be exclusively fed silkworms?

Silkworms can be a staple part of a reptile's diet, though it’s still recommended to vary feeders for balanced nutrition. Maximum variety in your animal's diet ensures maximum health.

Do silkworms in Australia require special care?

Silkworms in Australia require consistent feeding with mulberry leaves and should be kept in clean, dry containers at stable temperatures.

Are silkworms a good substitute for hornworms?

Yes. Silkworms are the Australian substitute for hornworms — a soft-bodied, nutritious feeder ideal for reptiles and amphibians with delicate digestion.

Why are silkworms often out of stock?

Live silkworms are highly seasonal, limited and in high demand. Joining the Reptile Realm newsletter alerts you the moment fresh stock is available.

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Sharlzy Lowe

Reptile realm sent me a message to remind me about the public holiday and a heads up the crickets would be a few days later being in Victoria. Thank you for organising that and reaching out to me. Will get my crickets from your store, as my local I would get about 10 in a box and pay full price and I’d rather get them from you guys and pay extra for postage and have a full box that would last weeks. Thank ypul

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Kevin Davies

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Anonymous

I live in a small town on the York peninsula South Australia.
I can't always get mealworms.
I came across Reptile Ream on Google.
I did an order on Monday and received my mealworms package on Thursday.
They were well packaged and had a care plan for the mealworms with a contact if required.
There was no loss of mealworms.

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Julia Baldock

Thank you for such fabulous service

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Stephen Zammit

I wouldn't shop anywhere else now, reptile realm makes shopping for live reptile food so much more convenient.

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Joshua Liddy

Love what do. Everything so fresh and well packed.

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Patsy Kirby

Almost always get healthy crickets and woodies for our pets. Only had a few hiccups, but Lisa fixes them quickly and all works out well. Very good company to deal with.

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Richard Hardaker

Worms were delivered promptly, a special effort was made to get them delivered after I said they were urgent.

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Katherine Gibbons

Excellent customer service experience great products

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Jasmin Worldon

Got delivered on time
Happy with the amount that came a few dead but got $20 off my next order to say sorry about the ones that arrived dead
Other than that my beared dragon approves

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Lesley Porter

Are the plastic tubs recyclable please

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James Bostock

I have no hesitations in recomending Reptile Realm. They provide quality products and have amazing customer service. The live bugs are so much healthier than those from the pet stores. From the very first parcel you can see that Lisa and the team take pride in the service they provide and care about the products they send out. I won't say there have been no issues, with anything things can go wrong sometimes. However, Lisa and team were very quick to make everything right and fix things for the future. For sure buy from these guys!

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Anonymous

my large birds love them

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Janet Jackson

They're the best in the business! Could not fault Reptile Realm for the service, quality stock, and packaging that guarantees you a healthy live animal delivery.

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Kristen K

Quick fresh delivery, and I’m rural regional!!

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Sarah Kehl

Excellent customer service. Fast delivery and the live woodies i ordered were in great condition receiving them.

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david auchterlonie

Great service never missed a delivery thanks reptile realm

Delivery is fast and so far all the live food has been in great condition all the way from Queensland to rural Victoria.
Like that they have started selling black soldier fly larvae.
They are helpful if you have questions.

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tom knight

Excellent service with prompt delivery

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Carmen Martin

Super easy, great value tubs, super fast delivery. Well packaged for transit. Always arrive alive and in good health.

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Paula Spitz

I have been a client for a long time
I have wasted my money using other companies before discovering Reptile Realm
It has always been looked after by Lisa
Being live delivery’s and different states you have to get it right!

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John Hatzis

Excellent service, prompt delivery

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William Sewell

Service is always great and prompt.

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Slavenka Jelisavac

Great service and quality products. The website is easy to navigate

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Daniel Mahony

Excellent product

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Anne Harvey

Marvellous! Mufassa loved the bugs and I want to reorder soon

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Janice M Tonkin

The worms were great, birds love them but I did find them a bit messy trying to get out of such a large bag & from in amongst the egg cartons.

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Gloria Vagg

Great. Healthy worms. Fast delivery. Genuine friendly service.

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John Davis

Fast and easy service great products, have recommend you to all my bird breeding friends.

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Ruth Hunter

Always have a great experience with ur service