I went to the pet shop today, and figured i'sd try something new 4 my lizards for added variety in their diet. The only other option than crix & meallies are, believe it or not.... ant eggs!!! There are also some larvae and pupas. I seperated the adults from the eggs. My question is, can i feed ant eggs/baby larvae/pupae to my lizards? I fed some mixed with calcium supplements to my golden skinks, and they took it with no problem. Is this okay?
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Turt-Liz-Wiz
Sep 25, 2004 11:07 AM
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Turt-Liz-Wiz
Sep 25, 2004 12:05 PM
Oh, i nearly forgot... The ant eggs have a range of sizes, from 0,4" (1 cm) to 0,2" (0,5 cm). They are actually sold as bird food.
PHEve
Sep 25, 2004 01:03 PM
I was not even aware they sold them. I know of ants that ARE sold for horney lizards, (harvester ants) But I did not know reg ant eggs were sold for birds! Interesting!
I dont see why they would be harmful, if the skinks are enjoying them, they must know! 
Other feeders are also waxworms, butter worms, silkies.
Thanks for the ant egg info, 
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Eve / PHEve
Turt-Liz-Wiz
Sep 27, 2004 05:03 AM
I think they are harvester ant eggs. Its like keeping a time bomb, since i dont know when the pupae will turn to adults. Its a bit scary, but quite worth it. They are quite common in SE Asia (i think, but they r common here), and are quite cheap, plus easy to get. I think ive found a new feeder!!!
