Box Elder Bug

[ColorCham427]

I find these in a safe area, are they any good?

Safe from what they eat?

Nutritional value? Should they be kept as treats?

 

[icegecko]

"However, boxelder bugs are redolent and will release a pungent and bad-tasting compound upon being disturbed to discourage predation; this allows them to form conspicuous aggregations without being preyed on.[3]" -Wkipedia

Doesn't sound like a good idea. I think captive bred (fed on sunflower seeds) milkweed bugs are safe to use though.

 

[ColorCham427]

thanks for the reply man.

 

[ijmccollum]

I have been told they are deadly to beardies....