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Crickets for tarantulas


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15 years 3 months ago #22989 by Angelique
Crickets for tarantulas was created by Angelique
Hey guys

We want to start a colony of crickets for our tarantulas, and want to know a couple of things.. We have dubia roaches but they grow to slowly and to be honest, I seriously do not like touching any type of roach myself:blush: ...

:huh: So question time..:huh:

1. What is the pro's and cons for a cricket colony?
2. How many do you need to start with?
3. How do you prepare the layout?
4. How much ventilation?
5. Heat?
6. What food would be best for breeding?
7. How long for then to 'drop'?
8. How long does it take for pinheads to develope?
9. How long from pin heads to adult?
10. If you clean every week, would they stink?
11. Any type of substrate?
12. Water or water crystals?
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15 years 3 months ago #22996 by Gemini
Replied by Gemini on topic Re: Crickets for tarantulas
this was a interesting read..

www.dpdigitalcontrol.com/quick%20guide%2...ding%20crickets.html
lets tango!
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15 years 3 months ago #22998 by Angelique
Replied by Angelique on topic Re: Crickets for tarantulas
Thanx Gem, sure this is going to come in real handy:) :) :)
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15 years 3 months ago #23025 by Cameron Torode
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I have tried plenty of times with crickets and have had minimal success with them eventually dying out. Turkistan roaches are better in my opinion as they breed and grow fast. And roaches are healthier.
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15 years 3 months ago - 15 years 3 months ago #23044 by Donavin
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I agree i have a colony of forest roaches (Blatta Lateralis) They breed faster than the dubia they are cleaner than crickets they dont smell, and dont die off so fast.
They are also a better source of protein for the T's. They also dont burrow like the dubia's!
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+ all my T's LOVE eating them!
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15 years 3 months ago - 15 years 3 months ago #23046 by Spoq
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Get a hold of Scarab Angel. He might be able to help :)
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