BSFL?

CamrynTheCham22

CamrynTheCham22

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I am looking to add some more variety into my veiled's diet. i just had my one year anniversary with her this past February, and I thought that it is time we added something to the dubias. I was pondering the option of BSFL and was wondering where the best place is to buy them from. Also, how do you take care of them and what's the best way to feed them? It sounds like they won't be too difficult to manage once I get enough info. Anyone got some pointers? :)
 
I got mine from Mulberry Farms. You have a choice of sizes size. They are good feeders because they have calcium. When they morph into flies...the chams have fun catching them. Also...the day before I feed the larvae to the cham...I use a moist gutload I made. Just a little goes along way. You don't have to feed them all...just the ones you are going to feed the next day. You can refrigerate them if you want them to grow slower.
 
Can I ask for help on something... I give my cham D3 once a week is this to much for him he is 10 inch if that helps
 
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Harry The Cham said:
Can I ask for help on something... I give my cham D3 once a week is this to much for him he is 10 inch if that helps
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What kind of Cham do you have? From everything I've heard you only want to give them d3 2x a month. I'm a little new to the hobby as well tho. That's what I'm doing. I have a Jackson's
 
I haven't had much luck with bsfls. Mine died. I bought the blue bottle fly spikes tho and they're super easy to hatch and seem fool proof. Only thing is....they're frickin flies. Lol. I dont really like flies in my guys enclosure.
 
Has anyone experienced BSFL escaping or anything like that? What would be the best way to house them in order to avoid them getting out after they become flying adults . . . ?
 
CamrynTheCham22 said:
Has anyone experienced BSFL escaping or anything like that? What would be the best way to house them in order to avoid them getting out after they become flying adults . . . ?
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They are smaller than a normal fly. If you release enough in a screened enclosure that can be eaten in a short time and keep the door closed until gone. Or...keep a fly swatter handy.:ROFLMAO:
 
I recently bought a used mini fridge and an APPROPRIATELY rated timer. Still have not gotten the temp adjusted (using the timer) but I need to get it between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This will make BSFL go dormant and can last for months. This allows me to order 1 or 2 thousand at a time to save money.

I like to let some of them pupate... my chams love the hunt. You can also make a weekend feeder by putting the pupae in a container where the chams can't get to them but the flies can get out of.

Unrelated to chams... I used to raise chickens and rabbits. The rabbit coops where designed so the poop would hit a slanted floor (under the wire) and fall off the back. Anyway, the BSF would lay their eggs in the mess and when the larvae would start to pupate, they would crawl up hill and fall off the front of the poop catcher and the chickens would gobble them up. It was a great feeder all summer long.

Feeder variety seems to be the key to successful cham keeping. It also helps keep chams from getting bored with the food.
 
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NickTide said:
I recently bought a used mini fridge and an APPROPRIATELY rated timer. Still have not gotten the temp adjusted (using the timer) but I need to get it between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This will make BSFL go dormant and can last for months. This allows me to order 1 or 2 thousand at a time to save money.

I like to let some of them pupate... my chams love the hunt. You can also make a weekend feeder by putting the pupae in a container where the chams can't get to them but the flies can get out of.

Unrelated to chams... I used to raise chickens and rabbits. The rabbit coops where designed so the poop would hit a slanted floor (under the wire) and fall off the back. Anyway, the BSF would lay their eggs in the mess and when the larvae would start to pupate, they would crawl up hill and fall off the front of the poop catcher and the chickens would gobble them up. It was a great feeder all summer long.

Feeder variety seems to be the key to successful cham keeping. It also helps keep chams from getting bored with the food.
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In my little bit of experience I've found your observation to be spot on. My guy loves crickets, hornworms, and blue bottle flies. However I can't feed him any 1 thing repetively. I've found he eats best when I have a variety of feeders loose in his enclosure. The flies are awesome for a casual snack. The crickets give him a good hunt and the hornworms are a lazy full meal. I really want to get my hands on some bsf's tho and let him catch them. He goes bonkers for flying feeders
 
NickTide said:
I recently bought a used mini fridge and an APPROPRIATELY rated timer. Still have not gotten the temp adjusted (using the timer) but I need to get it between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This will make BSFL go dormant and can last for months. This allows me to order 1 or 2 thousand at a time to save money.

I like to let some of them pupate... my chams love the hunt. You can also make a weekend feeder by putting the pupae in a container where the chams can't get to them but the flies can get out of.

Unrelated to chams... I used to raise chickens and rabbits. The rabbit coops where designed so the poop would hit a slanted floor (under the wire) and fall off the back. Anyway, the BSF would lay their eggs in the mess and when the larvae would start to pupate, they would crawl up hill and fall off the front of the poop catcher and the chickens would gobble them up. It was a great feeder all summer long.

Feeder variety seems to be the key to successful cham keeping. It also helps keep chams from getting bored with the food.
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Nick...if you can find a used or reasonably priced new wine cooler they hold the temp you need perfectly. I had tried the small refrigerater before and it was hard to keep the temp consistent.
 
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