Help!

[SageTheVeiled]

I need some serious help, I have about 80 darkling beetles and today I tossed in some fresh lettuce. And now I went to check on them and 6 of em are spazzing out. Like litteraly spazzing out. Their legs are going bazerk and they can't really stand up straight like wtf. I have no idea whats been goin on! Please help!

 

[SageTheVeiled]

And it's not just because it's on their backs.

 

[Zen Reptiles]

http://www.whatsonmyfood.org/food.jsp?food=LT

You say 'fresh'. Did you grow it yourself?

If from a package, did you double wash the lettuce well?

Sounds like a neurotoxic pesticide to me.

 

[SageTheVeiled]

Ye cleaned it real well. And will they recover?

 

[SageTheVeiled]

And if they do recover, would I be able to feed em to my lizards or chameleon?

 

[PantherEnvy]

Your feeders were introduced to something potentially toxic, and now it is in their bloodstream. Some will say to purge them with 24-48 hr gut loading, but it is not worth the risk. Nature will adopt your sick beetles with a home outside. (Toss them in the yard) They are feeders, your lizards and chameleons are family... Purchase another batch of beetles, do not use the same head of lettuce.

 

[SageTheVeiled]

NEVER BUY BEETLES I raise em myself, this is a bit of a bummer considering I've done this for two years and this is the first time. But oh well, thanks!