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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ty Hall" <tyhall_at_mia.net>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: NANFA-- Cricket-kibble
> I have two large containers I keep crickets in and usually have close to
2000
> crickets in each. Unless you neglect acceptable hygiene practices, they
should not
> stink (of course this depends on your smell sensitivity). They do have an
odor to
> them, but if they stink, it's time to clean out the container. Also, as
stated,
> avoid using food items that will rot. This is also a main source of odor
in a
> cricket container. Another really good food for them is dry oatmeal.
(Cheap too!)
>
> Ty
>
> Terri Vance wrote:
>
> > REPLY:
> > All excellent recommendations. The cage is good as it will provide both
> > living space & ventilation. One caveat to keep in mind though:
CRICKETS
> > REALLY STINK.literally! As for food, crickets will eat pretty much ANY
edible
> > human food item.of course, some are more aromatic after a day or 2 than
> > others. As the aroma of just the crickets can bowl you over, you'll
> > definitely want provide a diet of less pungent vittles.things like
carrots,
> > taters, & apples. These items are also good for providing needed
moisture.
> > Also, there's a trick we herpers use called "gut loading": we sprinkle
> > vitamin/mineral supplements over the food, the theory being that what
goes
> > into the cricket goes into the herp. I imagine the theory will also
apply for
> > feeding cricket-kibble to fish.
> > Terri
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