Accidental Mealworm colony

[Andee]

Ah looks like they shut the species down, but i can apply for a permit. I have no problem with that. I would just be moving them interstate for feeders and it would be a simple form to fill out from what i can see. They can say no but might as well try.

 

[ERKleRose]

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

 

[Lindasjackson]

I’ve never heard of chams eating snails until now! Who would’ve thunk it!

 

[jamest0o0]

Lots of us feed captive bred snails

 

[jamest0o0]

How bad are red runners at escaping, last i checked the world was terrified of them escaping and infesting. But im pretty sure they are a high humidity species? I havent researched their care in a few years so forgive my ignorance <3

Edit:

Ah nvm i was thinking lobsters what happened there. Gotta get my head in the game. Lol red runners might be a good choice for the geckos and for the chams too

I had 200 red runners get loose lol... they all died pretty fast. They generally need the moisture for their ooths. They are amazing feeders though, don't burrow and are active/soft. Probably the best cricket replacement, they even act and look a bit like crickets.

Lobsters on the other hand freak me out a bit. I used them for a while, they are great feeders, and are stopped by vaseline like a holy barrier, but still the nymphs are so tiny and can fit through screen... they also breed fine at room temp.. so I sold off my colony

 

[Persnickety Parson's]

How bad are red runners at escaping, last i checked the world was terrified of them escaping and infesting. But im pretty sure they are a high humidity species? I havent researched their care in a few years so forgive my ignorance <3

Edit:

Ah nvm i was thinking lobsters what happened there. Gotta get my head in the game. Lol red runners might be a good choice for the geckos and for the chams too

They suck, you have to deliberately let them out if you want "escapes"

They look roachy but they aren't. I had to baby mine in order to get them to finally start surviving/producing

 

[Persnickety Parson's]

Oh lord no! I just was looking on roach crossing again today lol

Yes, yes.....

Come to the roach side again.

@jamest0o0 and I can guide you on the path.