This ia dictionary definition of formic acid:



Formic Acid

Simplest carboxylic acid, chemical formula HCOOH. It is secreted by some insects, especially red ants (its name comes from the Latin word for ant), in their bite or sting. It has many industrial uses, in textile and leather manufacture, as an industrial solvent, and as an intermediate.



It seems it is used in defense by insects and is found in the bodies of ants, lets remember an ants isn't very big, but the fact they manufacture this for defense purposes in bees, and ant bites, is not in anway convincing to me that formic acid alone is the only ingredient that will magically make a horned lizard a healthy aninmal over and given length of time....and therefore unecessary to feed ants and amy insect with this powder will do. Ants have a mou th system that allows them to overcome the ants defense mechanism, now since this is true, it is interesting that people spend far too much time finding an "alternative" to thier naturally created abilities.



Its a known fact that too much of a good thing can kill certian reptiles.......i.e. too much potien or rich insect diet in certian lizards will burn out their kidneys and bring them down.........I hope Lester or one of our other people will give reasons why this may not be a good product. Certianly I apprechiate you bringing the discussion for comments.....Cheers!!!
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