>>I ordered 1000 lobsters and was wondering what I should use for substrate? The breeder of the roaches uses pine shavings as a substrate. Its the first I have heard of pine being used. What does everyone else use? Suggest etc?

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>>Also how can I heat the rubbermaid bin? I believe the bin I am putting them in is a 60 or 90 gallon, its pretty big. The reptile room is only about 80 during the day and around 70 at night, sometimes lower! Its NY! Can I use a heat lamp? If so any special color bulb? OR Human heat pad? (probably not too safe!)

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>>I went and bought chicken feed to use to feed them. Plus I will offer them tropical fish flakes and fruits, veggies etc. Is that enough?

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>>Do I spray them with water every so often? If so, how do I keep the bedding from spoiling?

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>>Sorry for all the questions! I just would hate to spend all this money and kill them with the lack of knowledge! There isnt a whole lot of info out there on them. Thanks, Lindsay



With mine I put them in a bin with a lid and set it on flexwatt tape on a dimmer switch. They are nice and toasty, even with the switch set at 90. You might be able to get better heat nearer the ceiling in your room. Heat rising and all that.

I have mine in shavings right now but will likely switch it to rabbit pellets or something later. I haven't decided yet. Otherwise I treat them like crix but warmer and they are already reproducing for me in less than a week. Mike has some info on his page as to how he keeps them. ( I am thinking that is where you got them)
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