Water crystals

[MrBrute]

Could I use these?

Amazon.com: Miracle-Gro 100831 Water Storing Crystals, 12-Ounce: Patio, Lawn & Garden (http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Gro-100831-Storing-Crystals-12-Ounce/dp/B0042YYVYG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344187128&sr=8-1&keywords=water+crystals)

[infernalis]

for what??.............

[MrBrute]

oops for cricket/ dubia roaches

[jarich]

I've heard people using it, but it's questionable. This product is polychrylamide, which is non-toxic. However, because it's an agricultural product there is often acrylamide in it. Acrylamide is a neurotoxin and carcinogen. It also should be kept at room temperature and not allowed to heat up as it can breakdown into acrylamide as a result.

[MrBrute]

really? so where should i buy some from?

[MrBrute]

Be Amazing! Science Experiments; Super Absorbent CrystalsÂ*|Â*Quill.com (http://www.quill.com/science-experiments/cbs/221495.html?cm_mmc=CSE_GGL_221495) ?

[infernalis]

Why not just buy the calcium gutload crystals, I only use about 2 jars a year. It works for roaches too.

When they dry out, pour a little water on the dried out stuff, and it comes right back.

http://thereptilecenter.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/9/6/9631670004.jpg

[MrBrute]

True, I assume it will run out fast lol

[jarich]

You can also buy the food grade ones from places like Repashy. It's more expensive as they actually eat it, but not in a major way.

[beardeds4life]

Why not just buy the calcium gutload crystals, I only use about 2 jars a year. It works for roaches too.

When they dry out, pour a little water on the dried out stuff, and it comes right back.

http://thereptilecenter.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/9/6/9631670004.jpg

Those are a rip off in my opinion.

[maximus30576]

Ebay , you can buy enough crystals to make a gallon for $3