Preparing for babies

[jajeanpierre]

I have my very first clutch of 12 T. q. gracilior eggs (hopefully!!!) due to hatch in two to three months.

When do you experienced breeders get food ready for them? How much? What should I get?

Thanks.

 

[junglefries]

I keep fruit fly cultures going all year, you never know who is hatching early or late.

 

[ponders]

I keep fruit fly cultures going all year, you never know who is hatching early or late.

Me too. When it gets closer (approx. 4 weeks for hydei)
to hatch date, I will make two cultures every week.

 

[jajeanpierre]

Where do I get fruit fly cultures? How many do I need? Will they be too small to eat bean beetles?

I'm trying to get an idea of what I need because I'm terrified I'll run out because I haven't a clue what to get and how much to have.

Can someone give me a list of things and a sort of timetable? I just haven't a clue, and if I run out I'm in big trouble.

Eggs were laid two months ago.

 

[funkyjimbob]

Something like this is what you need. You can make them yourself! It comes with instructions too and is definitely the cheapest option.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fruit-Fly-Culture-Kits-/121296603901?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item1c3dd74afd