can you feed outside bugs?

[TWC]

i know i read that you shouldnt feed your geckos something you caught outside, like wild crickets. is that okay to do that? there are a bunch of fat grasshoppers and crickets down here, and i was wondering if i could save a little bit of money or not. i have never given them wild insects. thanks.

 

[mynewturtle]

No,
You don't know where those insects have been or ate. They could have been in a area that was infested with pestisids, and other chemicals and that wouldn't be healthy for any reptile. They could have also ate dog/cat poop if you have any dogs/cat in your neighborhood. I would rather spend the extra few bucks to keep my animal safe I don't know about you. :main_thumbsup:

 

[moosassah]

If you want to save $$, start your own mealie colony.

 

[matt s]

Ya just breed supers if you have any questions about them I could tell you. There really easy.

 

[TWC]

cool, thanks guys.

 

[Sunshine State Exotics]

I would never do it, but boy could I get some awesome food for my animals here in Florida. LOL!

From roaches to grass hoppers. You name it, you can find it here. Did I mention I hate bugs! I love all types of animals, but I hate bugs. I use to breed roaches for my leos and dragons. I hated them... I would never touch them either.

 

[TWC]

i had a horrible fear of roaches, then i got my BD roaches for my leos, you should hear me screaming every time i feed them, i hate picking them up. but yea, down here there are so many fat wild bugs around.

 

[matt s]

I just wouldn't risk it.

 

[Sunshine State Exotics]

Hey... Look at all these Floridians!

 

[TWC]

haha, lol. and 2 ppl from Tampa