US Grasshopper Surplus

[SauceGandhi]

3/9 update:

Schistocerca sp. (Birdwing grasshoppers) available to most states.

deanmissimer.com

Other species available for the other states as well. Working on increasing availability.

 

[JoXie411]

I really want to try giving my guys grasshoppers but I’m so scared of them.

 

[ERKleRose]

Correct me if I’m wrong here, but aren’t grasshoppers like helix aspersa where it’s illegal for them to cross state lines?

 

[SauceGandhi]

I really want to try giving my guys grasshoppers but I’m so scared of them.

What are you scared of? They eat grass

Correct me if I’m wrong here, but aren’t grasshoppers like helix aspersa where it’s illegal for them to cross state lines?

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ou...iZC_P2pS4Phc1GsOb31V5e6dUsXWKhxWkrjnBRBCMl7P0

 

[ERKleRose]

What are you scared of? They eat grass

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ou...iZC_P2pS4Phc1GsOb31V5e6dUsXWKhxWkrjnBRBCMl7P0

I’d LOVE to buy some then! The last time I checked if they were legal was 2018, sorry!

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

There are three species of Hoppers that are legal Federally to sell and ship as feeder insects for the last couple years now. Locust species are not Federally legal yet. Dean and his colleagues have really taken breeding grasshoppers to the next level. They are producing large amounts of Hoppers on a monthly basis. Dean looks finally ready to sell some of his Melanoplus differentialis to the Chameleon Forums.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[JoXie411]

What are you scared of? They eat grass

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ou...iZC_P2pS4Phc1GsOb31V5e6dUsXWKhxWkrjnBRBCMl7P0

Nah it’s not that lol lots of camping trips during the summer as a kid I got a attacked a lot. Always in the bathroom for some reason

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

What are you scared of? They eat grass

Dean. They eat much more than just grass.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[SauceGandhi]

Nah it’s not that lol lots of camping trips during the summer as a kid I got a attacked a lot. Always in the bathroom for some reason

Bring a net with you next time

Dean. They eat much more than just grass.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

Have you heard any news is any of the larger species of Locust are going to be made federally available reptile keepers?

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[SauceGandhi]

Have you heard any news is any of the larger species of Locust are going to be made federally available reptile keepers?

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

No, but looking at the ridiculous amount of feeders roaches that got legalized that day, I would imagine it's possible if you can get into contact with the right people.

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

No, but looking at the ridiculous amount of feeders roaches that got legalized that day, I would imagine it's possible if you can get into contact with the right people.

Keep me updated if you have any new news.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[JoXie411]

Bring a net with you next time

How do you house them? I am interested I just need to get over my fear of stuff jumping at my face

 

[Ramrod]

How do you house them? I am interested I just need to get over my fear of stuff jumping at my face

Gotta wear your covid face shield when dealing with those critters

 

[Ruthless]

Sent you a PM can you check and get back to me thanks

 

[SauceGandhi]

Sorry, I forgot to update that they sold out already. I'll update this in the future if I have excess again. Thanks, everyone

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

Dean

Have you got any of the other of the USDA approved species being bred at your place that maybe made available? Red Legged (Melanoplus gladstoni) or Migratory Hoppers (Melanoplus sanguinipes)?

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[snitz427]

Dang!! Just missed them!

 

[SauceGandhi]

Dean

Have you got any of the other of the USDA approved species being bred at your place that maybe made available? Red Legged (Melanoplus gladstoni) or Migratory Hoppers (Melanoplus sanguinipes)?

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

Nope they're too tiny to consider for my purposes. Life cycle is all the same though, just slightly faster. Also pretty sure its Melanoplus femurrubrum instead of gladstoni.

Dang!! Just missed them!

Next time

 

[snitz427]

Nope they're too tiny to consider for my purposes. Life cycle is all the same though, just slightly faster. Also pretty sure its Melanoplus femurrubrum instead of gladstoni.

Next time

I’m going to have to stalk you more closely!

I agree that the m femurrubrum are too small to be worth the effort. Went down that road with them, and meadow katydids. Not worth it.