Another feeder?

[mc9423]

I just put about 40 supers in to pupate, as I'm going to start breeding them myself. I've also had a colony of dubia since January. So, which feeder is easiest to breed after dubia and supers? I think 3 continuous feeders would be nice.

 

[draetish]

I just put about 40 supers in to pupate, as I'm going to start breeding them myself. I've also had a colony of dubia since January. So, which feeder is easiest to breed after dubia and supers? I think 3 continuous feeders would be nice.

I think hornworms or silkworms would be next on my list as you would have (3) great feeders. There is info on rearing hornworms here: http://www.manducaproject.com/ and I'm sure you can found out online about silkworms.

 

[Silverdusk]

Indian Walking Sticks ... but I don't know where you'd get them :looks about for authorities:

 

[mc9423]

Silkworms make me extremely nauseous everytime I think about them, so they're a no go. Hornworms are a possibility though!

Walking Sticks... interesting

 

[draetish]

You can try Mantids but they are a pain unless you have the right set up.

 

[mc9423]

I've heard that Mantids weren't really worth breeding as feeders. Have you done it yourself?

 

[draetish]

Tried it once but didn't have the fruitflys on hand or the right enclosure. I ended up drowning most of them and I used a hand held mister. Yeah as far as a staple feeder they're not recommended. I have 9 HW pupal ready to pop and here is my set up. I just went by the Manduca Project instructions

https://www.chameleonforums.com/hornworm-pupal-ready-41474/