I figured the calcium thing out already!LOL It does work and they dont even really try to climb out of the cup? Dont know why.



However I have a question. What the heck is that smell when I pick them up? YUCK! It isnt a constant smell, but sometimes when I pick up a single lobster and hold it by its abdomen for my dragons to pick out of my hand, it poo/pees on me or something and it smells horrible. Is that some sort of defensive smell/liquid they put off? Or is it doing its business on me? Yuck. Also is it toxic or harmful to the dragons? They dont seem to mind it at all!



About the dark bin. The bin is a blue color, but you can kind of see into it. They dont seem to mind really. They just hide under and in their egg flat condos. I have seen them come out to eat though and they sit at the top at times too. I could put dark construction paper on the outsides taped to the side to block out any light? Think that would be better?



They are multiplying! The last couple times I ran my hands through the pine shavings I saw a bunch of tiny babies scampering quickly away from me. Some babies obviously came with the mixed 1000 order, but not this many. Someone had babies since being in that bin. The babies are little and I worry I am going to accidently throw them in the garbage when I take out the old paper plates with old food. I look through it carefully but you never know. That would be a problem! Yikes....



About the red bran. Where can I get it and how much does it cost? I have noticed that it is going to be a royal PAIN trying to pick out those tiny babies from the shavings. My spouse and I just looked at each other and said ughhh thats not going to be a fun job!LOL



Also with the bran, does it mold quickly from pee/poo and or a little moisture or does it hold up pretty well. And cant grain mites be introduced to your colony through grains, brans etc? Do you freeze the bran first or anything like that? Plus what do you use to sift the bran? Being as lobsters are climbers wont I lose them up the sides of the sifter? Just curious.



Thanks for all the help with the roaches James! Its great to have someone to help with all my questions. I hope your not getting irritated w/ all my ?'s by now! *smiles* Take care, Lindsay




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