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Timssticks
06-05-12, 01:21 PM
If anyone is interested in utilizing stick insects as alternative feeders please feel free to message me.

jaleely
06-05-12, 08:47 PM
Feeders for what, exactly? For instance I have a HUGE pyxie frog, but I also have a small red eyed croc skink, as well as sever tarantuals, including a tailless whipscorpion.
What would these be ideal to feed to? Lizards?
Are they high in protein? How fast do they grow, and to what size, and how fast do they breed?

: ) Thank you! I know others will read the information.

GarterPython
06-05-12, 09:12 PM
I could never feed one they are too cute! I would definitly have one as a pet though if they weren't illegal in canada

Timssticks
06-06-12, 07:19 AM
From my experience they make great feeders. Both high in protain ans free from paricites that most store bought crickets are infected with they make a great alternative.

As far as growth goes, they all vary on species. I personally have some that grow to two inches and others that grow to 8 and 10.

They breed like rabbits!

jaleely
06-06-12, 09:43 PM
8-10 inches long, right?
I'm trying to visualize feeding one to the frogs, lizard, or spiders...it's not coming to me *lol*

Timssticks
06-07-12, 10:06 AM
Like I said they vary in size, most grow only to 3 or 4 inches.