Wax worm breeding

[shell2909]

i found a moth in my waxy tub so decided to try and breed them, i put weetabix and water in a big jar (didnt have honey and glycerine) i was going to add that later. anyways i left them alone in a dark cold cupboard(been about 2 weeks now) opened the lid and found mould, it also stinks. im going to throw it all away and maybe start again, but does anyone know where i went wrong, or does it go mouldy anyway?
thanks

[Juzza12]

What did you have as a lid? It may have been because of the water

[shell2909]

i had tin foil with small holes for air, could have been the water

[Shayler]

Yep the water is the problem

Should use honey and weetabix

[LEOPARD GECKO CRAZY]

i would love to breed waxworms but i cant as i hardly ever use them ! lol

[Punchfish]

From what I've read it seems honey is fairly important.

[Shayler]

Originally Posted by Punchfish

From what I've read it seems honey is fairly important.

yep it is, its what they eat in the wild, the moths lay the eggs in honeycomb i think

[shell2909]

oh ok when i found the moth i got over exicited and put them all in a jar, i had no honey sent the OH out to get some the next day but then i thought the moth would get out. next time i wont rush into it
thanks guys

[sharpstrain]

You may have seen this - I am having a go using this methog Breeding Waxworms

[pecks]

Adult waxmoths do not feed i dont think.