I have two american toads and a gecko that both eat mainly crickets. I like to leave a few in the tank at all times so they can have the pleasure of hunting. I read somewhere that you need to remove any uneaten crickets from the tank when your pet is done eating. Anyone know why this is? I dont want to cause any stress to them, I thought they enjoyed it.
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leaving crickets in tank
arapates
Sep 22, 2008 09:28 PM
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ginebig
Sep 22, 2008 11:42 PM
It can cause stress and the crickets may also try to taste test the other inhabitants. They've been known to chew off toes.
Quig
FreedomDove
Sep 23, 2008 10:40 AM
When I had bearded dragons I actually bred crickets in their tank. I found that as long as the crickets had enough moisture, food, and hiding places they never bothered the dragons. My dragons tank was 4x3x3 foot also.
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arapates
Sep 23, 2008 01:24 PM
well, just for safety, I'm gonna try to not leave to many in there, and I put some lettuce in there too, so they don't get too hungry. The thought of my gecko getting his toes bit off is just gross.
