Anyone know of any commercial grasshopper breeders for the purpose of feeders..
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Grasshoppers
schugeorge
Oct 12, 2003 04:40 PM
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Ghost425
Oct 12, 2003 04:56 PM
I've tried to raise them based on a large wild caught selection, and it was incredibly difficult. I never could find anyone else to breed them either. If you want to feed grasshoppers, i recommend the "can-o-hoppers" (you know, similar to can o crickets). It comes with a couple dozen, and they are pretty big. otherwise, sorry...
ian
schugeorge
Oct 13, 2003 08:04 PM
Hey Ghost, thanx for the reply, I think I've about given up..how about anyone who deals in VERY large crickets, ya know the ones you see outside (black and Brown)
Ghost425
Oct 14, 2003 05:54 PM
never feed those big black crickets. they have a very high amount of chitin and not enough meat. not only that, but they are really dirty. if you are looking for a larger insect, get a dozen hissing roaches and they will breed pretty fast. keep em in a ten gallon tank, throw in some fruit/veggies every once in a while, and you are set.
Ian
