Bsfl pupating?

[ToastyCham]

Hi everyone, I was wondering how you tell if bsfl are pupating or dead.

Thanks for any help.

 

[MissSkittles]

Good question! I don’t have an answer, but it is a really good question. I know with some which form chrysalis they will move their tail end when touched, but bsfl don’t pupate like that. I would say just put the container aside and wait a good long time until there’s no doubt. I have had the same bsfl for so many months and they just won’t pupate but are still alive and squirming.

 

[elizaann2]

Same here! Once they turn black I like to put them in the pots in my chameleon enclosures. The hatch into flies randomly and my chameleons get unexpected hunting treats

 

[Ghostbirb]

Hi everyone, I was wondering how you tell if bsfl are pupating or dead.

Thanks for any help.

Ahhhh I had this question for awhile, it’s so hard to tell. Honestly you have wait…. And wait and wait and see if they end up coming out of their chrysalis. I do know it can take weeks!!!! So good luck with your batch!

 

[ToastyCham]

So I guess it’s just wait and see? Well, thanks anyway.

 

[Beman]

They turn black and hard... Then all the sudden they will start coming out as flies.