Throwing feeders back?
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Scottsquatch
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You gotta eat them yourself. How do you expect those under you to do something your not willing to do yourself? Lead by example man! I kid... but that's a good question. From what I have read, dusting them greatly shortens their lifespan. I wouldn't wanna throw them back in the bin only to have them die and stink things up. Unless you have a cleanup crew... maybe they would appreciate it. However I'm not sure if residual calcium would hurt the clean up crew, so I guess it still remains a question. Maybe one of the bug gurus will chime in with a knowledgeable response.
I wouldn't put any back that have possibly eaten or been in contact with cham poo. I'm iffy on whether that could happen in a feeder cup. I'm interested to hear what others have to say.
@Scottsquatch can't wait to see the video of you demonstrating this bug disposal technique.
@Scottsquatch can't wait to see the video of you demonstrating this bug disposal technique.
nightanole
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I throw them back into the tub, though i have some cleaner crews. If its a silkie, it gets tossed, else it will give the other worms a cold.
hopps31
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I agree Dubia don't exist in my panthers eyes, so I use to throw them back in and it is exactly what @Scottsquatch said they would just die off from the calcium so now I just throw them out. I look at it as a way to thin the colony anyway as they don't get eaten to thin it
The reason calcium and other dust kills bugs is that it suffocates them. If they survive that then... I don't know of another mechanism in calcium that would shorten their life.
I do agree about not putting silks back in with the others. The rejects go back into a separate container to be fed and wait for another opportunity.
I do agree about not putting silks back in with the others. The rejects go back into a separate container to be fed and wait for another opportunity.
opheliaeatsbugs
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Not eating all the bugs... put them back?? What is this you speak of??
O literally shoots them as I'm trying to get them in the feeder bowl. She has hit my arm, hand, cup and baggie in her mad rush to eat all the bugs. She eats all the bugs, all the time. You'd think I never fed her
O literally shoots them as I'm trying to get them in the feeder bowl. She has hit my arm, hand, cup and baggie in her mad rush to eat all the bugs. She eats all the bugs, all the time. You'd think I never fed her
jamest0o0
Chameleon Enthusiast
Lol knew there'd be some good responses when the first thing I see is a bunch of likes and "you gotta eat them yourself." Hahaha pretty sure I'm below my chams in this household though, they are all princesses and I'm the servant.
My one Cham always poops in the feeder cup, he's been tested multiple times now with clean fecals. I still avoid it as best I can and clean it when he does, but I threw the dubias back in the tub. Honestly it's a pipe dream of mine to ever expect them to put a Dubia in their mouth so I probably have nothing to worry about. I really don't have this problem with any other feeders, they've even been doing a good job with the orangeheads. I never put silks back, but my chams never reject them either. Also never noticed the dust kill my dubias?
@opheliaeatsbugs leave us and our panther woes alone!
My one Cham always poops in the feeder cup, he's been tested multiple times now with clean fecals. I still avoid it as best I can and clean it when he does, but I threw the dubias back in the tub. Honestly it's a pipe dream of mine to ever expect them to put a Dubia in their mouth so I probably have nothing to worry about. I really don't have this problem with any other feeders, they've even been doing a good job with the orangeheads. I never put silks back, but my chams never reject them either. Also never noticed the dust kill my dubias?
@opheliaeatsbugs leave us and our panther woes alone!
Scottsquatch
Chameleon Enthusiast
Could I dip it in chocolate sauce?I wouldn't put any back that have possibly eaten or been in contact with cham poo. I'm iffy on whether that could happen in a feeder cup. I'm interested to hear what others have to say.
@Scottsquatch can't wait to see the video of you demonstrating this bug disposal technique.
opheliaeatsbugs
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I would eat it, if it was crunchy. So I'd cook it first.
opheliaeatsbugs
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At least something is easy!
Scottsquatch
Chameleon Enthusiast
Heck, primitive cultures eat insects all the time. They're a great source of protein. I guess if it was cooked, any nasty bacteria would be dead. I might actually consider trying it under the right circumstances. I'd be afraid to get wings or legs stuck between my teeth though... Probably worse than popcorn husks.
Andee
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I wouldn't be against eating most species of insects, just softer worms, but I have issues with textures in general. Most people don't eat certain insect legs or wings.
opheliaeatsbugs
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Lol!
