Hey guys, I found a site that offers 1000 free ladybugs. Can my jax(s) eat these? Does anyone know the nutritional values on them?
Thanks guys,
Tania
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Ladybugs?
tanias16
Jul 21, 2003 12:40 PM
Replies (4)
Carlton
Jul 21, 2003 12:47 PM
Don't bother. Ladybugs are very bitter (a defense mechanism to go with their warning red coloration) and most chams won't touch them.
micky-kennie
Jul 21, 2003 12:48 PM
Lady bugs have a foul tasting chemical in them that keeps birds from eating them, so i'm guessing that they wouldn't be good for chameleons.
JethrozMOm
Jul 21, 2003 12:48 PM
As far as I know, ladybugs are toxic. I wouldnt feed them at all. They actually will secrete their blood when they are stressed and this blood is highly irritant, if not outright poisonous. We were just discussing this on the BD forum as well. I konw its tempting, but id stay away from them.
Just my thoughts on the matter,
Jamie
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tanias16
Jul 21, 2003 01:21 PM
np
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~~Tania~~
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