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    hornworm rearing

    sounds logical.... might give it another shot. I can't believe these things are considered a pest species. Everyone I know that's tried these guys basically has failed
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    hornworm rearing

    so Ive gotton the worms to pupate, moths to come out, feed, lay eggs. When the eggs hatch, it seems that the little worms are not eating the food in the cup.... Ive been using the great lakes stuff. literally had 1000 eggs and couldn't get any of the little guys past maybe an inch or two...
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    Comment by 'redshulu' in 'Fruit Fly Medium you can count on'

    so if you dust the flies with calcium would they be ok to feed to babies? or does the vinegar in the flies break the bonds of the CA in the whole digestion process?
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    Hornworm moths won't lay eggs

    in some of the kits they have tobacco extract with a sponge.... anyone have experience with the tobacco extract?
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    Hornworm moths won't lay eggs

    really???? cause my moths lived only like 4 days each max..... I seriously wonder how these things are considered a pest species!
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    Hornworm moths won't lay eggs

    the temps in the room that I have them in is 80 degrees. I had them in a 18x18x36 screen cage.... I don't know really if it was big enough.... I had a humming bird feeder with necter in it hanging. I did witness a couple of the moths hovering and feeding. The biggest problem I had was that...
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    Hornworm moths won't lay eggs

    Eggs! Eggs and more eggs! Are they supposed to lay them all over the cage though? Couldnt they just lay them all in one spot? Also how many moths is a good number to put in a cage for best results?
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    Hornworm moths won't lay eggs

    Hi everyone, ok so i pupated my hornworms and got them to hatch! I have a humming bird feeder with necter in the cage. I have a tomato plant brushing up against the side of a 16*16*36 cage. There are still no eggs that have been laid. There are a total of 8 moths in there right now and they...
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    20 cage baby raiser project

    What size cages What size cages are those? Custom built or did you buy them form some where like DIY Louie
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    Hornworm eggs!

    Where can you buy the plastic grid/mesh for the cups.... Also what kind of stapler to staple it to the cups?
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    breeding hornworms: tobacco extract

    Hi, I am going to embark on breeding hornworms here really soon. I am waiting for tomato plants to be avail in the stores..... I have seen kits for breeding hornworms that come with a tobacco extract. I was wondering if anyone has tried inticing the moths to lay eggs by using the tobacco...
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    My Crew

    Pics We want to see one of mangos sons! Xerxsis!
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    axolotls (leusistic GFP and leusistic) for sale or trade

    baby axolotls for sale or trade!!!! All babies are 1-2 inches and feeding on blackworms. normal leusistics (pure white w black eyes) $10 each GFP "Green fluorescent protein" leusistic chameleon forum special $25 each these guys GLOW under black light!!!!! shipping: will try to ship to...
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    reptile rack caging system

    hi, I have three of these units for sale. home made reptile rack system. the tubs are 16X24 these are great for housing geckos or snakes. i have 11 inch flexwatt heat tape that runs down the back. They are made very sound and there are no gaps big enough for escapes Two of the units hold...
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    wanted: dubia, female waxy monkey frogs, veileds, and panthers

    hi all, looking for the above animals. I have pictus and leopard geckos for trade as well as cash. please PM me thanks, louie
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