Growth and Reprodution Information
Under IDEAL conditions*;
Growth Rate:
30-75 Days to hatch from cocoon
50-80 Days from hatch to sexual maturity
80-150 Days from cocoon to maturity
Reproduction Rate:
3.8 Cocoons per mature adult per week
83.2% Sucessful hatch rate
3.3 Average worms per hatch
Net production 10.4 hatchlings per adult per week
*These are under ideal conditions, many variables may affect individual outcomes. Some of these include, but are not limited to; diet, moisture, pH, predators and temperature.