Are water crystals harmful?

[mypreludeisred]

Hello,

If I use the expanding water crystals with my crickets...will anything bad happen to my leos?

Any one have experience with the water gel stuff?

 

[Hayabusa]

From what I've read, no.

Water crystals are used widley as a moisture source for feeders.

 

[LeapinLizards]

Water crystals are the best source of water for your feeders (other than natural moisture in fruits and vegetables). They do not stink or mold like a sponge or water pillow will, and will not allow little ones to drown. I know people that offer no water to their crickets as well, they get all the moisture they need from the vegetables and fruit left with them at all times.

 

[Digby Rigby]

Poly acrylate

or whatever those crystals are is a plastic polymer I believe. I dont want my animals eating plastic or even chewing on plastic these are far superior.

http://www.casadelgecko.com/how_to_make_moisture_munchies.htm

The only extra moisture source you need!

Digby Rigby [email protected]

 

[mypreludeisred]

Thanks, I have been using veggies/potatoes for a while now and saw the crystals in bulk. I was curious if the crickets digested the material or sucked on it for water... almost gut loading like with plastic...

 

[hybrid]

its not plastic(im sure) but think of it like making jello but no flavor...it moves and everything just like it. thats how i explain it to people.