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how many crickets a day?

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Posted by insectiachick2 on October 22, 2002 at 23:15:16:

Awhile back I wrote to the forum on advice on how to get my Cresties to eat bugs. For those that didn�t read the post (link is at the bottom) my Cresties both have one eye smaller than the other so I don�t think they see so well. I did get some excellent advice that I will try as well what I did tonight

Mango just ate 9 or 10 crickets. I bought some 1/4 inch (they look 1/2 inch to me) crix today. I had this crazy idea of holding the cricket in front of him by it legs so he could see it wiggle around but it wouldn't run away. After a few minutes and a few licks Mango ate the cricket. Now we have it down to I hold the cricket as close to the end of its abdomen as I can; Mango licks it a couple of times then he chomps down on the cricket. He is still learning not to bite Mommies fingers, good thing for me it doesn't hurt.

I tried to the same with Kiwi Rana but he hasn't caught on yet but I am sure he will. I even tried putting baby food on the crix and at on point the cricket was stuck to his nose. I wish I had a picture of that since it was so very cute.

I know this is long I am just so excited, one of my babies finally ate some bugs.

My only Question is how many crickets should a 5 inch (not counting tail) Crestie eat a day?


Christy

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