Grasshoppers

[Todnedo]

I went collecting today, I was surprised at the number of hoppers this year. I would say I saw 5-10 hoppers per sq. ft. It must be a good year for them.

 

[clarkrw3]

WOW!!!!

 

[Solid Snake]

Nice haul!

 

[chameleoman]

every one is finding bugs!

 

[Rottsko]

got bugs?!?!? wow i don't think there's any place that would have that many hoppers near my house.

 

[coldbloodedAL]

Thats it!!! Its time to get the sweep net out!

Good catch man!

 

[Todnedo]

Thats it!!! Its time to get the sweep net out!

Good catch man!

I only catch 2-3 days worth at a time, that way they still have the natural gutload.

 

[robmd1]

Thats awesome steve, i bet the chams love em..

 

[SSimsswiSS]

I got a grasshopper today! From Chameleoman here on the forums. Thanks Joseph.

 

[JimO]

We have dozens of grasshopper species readily available where I live in Florida. I hear such conflicting advice on feeding wild caught insects based on the potential for parasites. I have heard that cicadas and moths are ok because they emerge as adult for such a short time and don't acquire parasites. Is this true?

 

[chameleoman]

I got a grasshopper today! From Chameleoman here on the forums. Thanks Joseph.

no problem he/she was tinnier after i gave it some lettuce it got bigger

 

[chameleoman]

i think im gonna go snail hunting tomorrow

 

[ASublimeDay]

I would also be concerned about parasites. Has anybody bred wild-caught grasshoppers? That'd take care of the parasites

 

[Texas Panther Man]

Ive fed hoppers & katydids for yrs without issues. The only worry is finding a safe place free of pesticides. I keep all my catch for at least 24 hrs before I feed them off. If they have been subjected to spray they would die well before the 24 hr mark. Jmp exp.