specific advice
jake, you and me live in Southern California
I've kept dubia for 5 years now as well as other feed roaches.
First: You do not need a heating pad.
Unless you're in the mountains where it'll snow and these are going to be exposed to below 60F tems
there's no need for any extra...
Oh can you say CORRUPTION
This is nothing short of a ecological holocaust given the Korean
perspective on preserving the environment or upon animal issues.
1.3m hectares for industrial farming without a cent going to the people
of Madagascar or for the preservation of the remaining...
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Don't worry
the crickets will escape and roam around for a bit of time
they'll be unable to breed without moist soil to lay their eggs into.
so keep an eye on your potted plants.. they may try digging in there.
usually the adults will die...
I'm working with the species nowdays
They do have colors but getting good WC can be a real problem
It's a bit a uphill battle... info is lacking and getting to know "them"
is another new experience.
I wish I could say more
but I'll have to wait for the F1's to come around first.
I second this.
You could lose everything you've got very quickly!
even having people handle your animals will transfer
some VERY NASTY bugs, established breeders are not immune!
and DON'T forget to wash your hands!!!!
Word to the wise, BLEACH is your best friend!
Most common plants are toxic
because they're resistant to insect predation
I've spent major time locating and developing a good plant for our interests
the website sill be up soon
until then I think the best thing is a hibiscus.
All you REALLY need is two in order to start a colony (M&F)
but the more the better.
Keep the temps up above 75F for breeding
egg crates are a good viable housing method
rubber mail storage tubs make great housing containers
No substrate needed. droppings will quickly cover the bottom...
Non-Bare rooted plants without photocertificates!
gotta watch out for the man on that kinda stuff!:mad:
Sorry I'm not there this time around. Breeding chameleons
is looking like a two person affair if you've got over a 40 hour/ week job! ;)
I've got lots of chameleon plants if people want...
I can attest to the fact that mulberry leaf fed silkies
not only grow faster and healthier
when compared to chow fed worms.
but should also reproduce accordingly as well
based upon my personal experience.
Did you feed your little guys chow?
Sorry to hear about your loss and the trouble.
Yes it's a difficult situation but unless you believe that that the animal
was poisoned by the seller before you got him.
if the seller believes it was 100% healthy or is unethically dumping the animal
(imo) The issue isn't going to be...
I just wanted to let everyone know that the San Diego Herp Society
is going to have a special (money saving) event this Thursday (8.28.08)
If you've ever had to spend lots of your hard earned cash
to pay for fecal checks on a new or sick animal.
then you'll be happy to know that they're...
***BUMP***
$3.80/gal
Here's one of the little essays that have been making the rounds
showing that the price of oil is closely related to speculation
and he price of Gold in relation to the US dollar.
Simply put, there was never a "oil shortage".
supply and demand weren't functioning here...
Nobody helped me except to say:
"put the eggs in a shoebox with some wet vermiculite
in it and stick it all in the closet until they hatch"
all I can say is that many people have had serious problems
and given up.. ESPECIALLY with the pricey species.
What you have in your favor is that...
They are broken ribs.
It's very clear... the animal fell and broke them.
The "nodes" are the result of the animals attempt to heal itself.
this isn't because I'm suggesting that the owner has been throwing
it across the room or playing "frog baseball" with it
it's because these animals...
Those are broken ribs
They are NOT EGGS :cool:
Don't worry, while they will never heal properly
they will not seriously affect your animals health (imo)
It's very likely that she fell on her side and snapped them all cleanly
it must have been quite a hard fall for her
since I've never...
pricing can be difficult...
The two forces that do battle over price is the customer that wants it "phree"
and the breeder that wants to get rightfully compensated for their efforts.
The basic guide is that you keep the price point for what you got the sire and dam for.
As long as it's...
I second this
unless you live in a tropical climate
these little guys will die.
I've had them escape before they have a difficult time surviving
unless you home is a complete rotting mess they aren't going to make it.
they're not an infectious house species imo.