Floridian Creatures!?
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apondozzi
New Member
Be careful...
Most people have pest control because of all the bugs so if you are going to try to catch wild prey then make sure it's in a rural area and also I'd stay away from herbivorous insects because of pesticides people tend to use. Basically, you're always going to end up having either a parasitic, bacterial, or chemical prey item unless you breed from a colony obtained from a trusted source. Check out some of the sponsors pages.
Most people have pest control because of all the bugs so if you are going to try to catch wild prey then make sure it's in a rural area and also I'd stay away from herbivorous insects because of pesticides people tend to use. Basically, you're always going to end up having either a parasitic, bacterial, or chemical prey item unless you breed from a colony obtained from a trusted source. Check out some of the sponsors pages.
Theirin
New Member
Alright, Thanks for the advice!
There are all kinds of insects in FL that you can use as feeders directly or bred/culture for future use. For example a few months ago I started culturing a softer body isopod/sowbug that has been a great feeder for baby chams, and other small herps. I collected them originally from my compost pile, so I knew they were safe. Just remember to collect in a safe pesticide free area. Goodluck!
Olimpia
Biologist & Ecologist
Yes, unfortunately in Florida, since we have so many ants/fire ants lawns and gardens are continuously covered in poisons. In my complex every single week they put the little flags in the grass that say it's been covered in pesticides. But going into forests or more rural areas you can probably find good things.
I don't know of one mysef, but I'm sure there is a list of non-toxic insects to feed. That's the only reason I don't go out and catch insects, I just don't want to sit there for hours investigating the toxicity of each insect.
I don't know of one mysef, but I'm sure there is a list of non-toxic insects to feed. That's the only reason I don't go out and catch insects, I just don't want to sit there for hours investigating the toxicity of each insect.
Theirin
New Member
Yeah. well i live in a rural-ish area. I have about 40 untouched acres behind my house. We actually had a mantis in the house the other day! It was insane! I woulda fed him to my guy, but my male is only 4 months. =)
freakythechameleon
New Member
insect flight risk
just got my 2 month cham from a nice breeder in south florida. I bought silk worms and crickets from the local reptile store and have started breeding them for future feeding and proper gutloading.
I also live in a complex where I see landscaping companies around everyday and would not trust any bug from around here. Bugs usually travel a fair distance in search of food so unless you "have mantis's walking around your house" (which is awesome) I would stick to captive insects. They really dont require too much space or effort to keep a colony.
Ben Seigler reptile is where I got the worms.
just got my 2 month cham from a nice breeder in south florida. I bought silk worms and crickets from the local reptile store and have started breeding them for future feeding and proper gutloading.
I also live in a complex where I see landscaping companies around everyday and would not trust any bug from around here. Bugs usually travel a fair distance in search of food so unless you "have mantis's walking around your house" (which is awesome) I would stick to captive insects. They really dont require too much space or effort to keep a colony.
Ben Seigler reptile is where I got the worms.
