I need to know what they eat, where I can get them, what kind of habit they need, how much they cost, and anything else you can give me. Thank you so much, I plan on getting one, and need some help. :D
2007-06-20 15:00:26 · 7 answers · asked by Cody W 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Bugs
Florida ( down by the bay... there's plenty )
and WHY ???
There are Plenty of People in Ft. Walton Beach area that would Love to give you those pesky things. Just ask ....
2007-06-27 18:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by simpleminded 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have no idea how much they cost or where to buy them, but if you live anywhere near a university with an entomology department, you might try calling them and asking for some. Our department is routinely gives them to school children and teachers for biology classes or to keep as pets.
For habitat, any of the smaller critter habitats will work just fine. I keep mine in a small plastic carrier I bought at Walmart for $3. As long as there is some ventilation and a lid, you should be fine. Some bark or wood for them to hide under is also good.
A basic diet of dog food or rat chow is pretty good, especially if you supplement it with some fresh fruit once in a while. Just make sure nothing gets moldy. I feed mine a little of just about everything I eat, but have found that some things, like Skittles, they do not like. Fresh fruit and veggies will also help to supply some of the water they need. A bowl of water is a bad idea, because they can drown in it, but a moist sponge or paper towel is necessary.
2007-06-20 15:12:25 · answer #2 · answered by klustofin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They eat decaying and fresh vegetation. Mine loves tomatoes. Mine (Maddy) cost about $5 and I ordered her from a science catalog. She lives in a 5 gal aquarium with some plants, bark, and egg crate cardboard to hide under. But beware....mine had about 50 babies a few months after I got her. Supposedly their gestation is 60-70 days but I had mine over 90 days when she had babies. They don't lay eggs, they just have babies and then hide them from you until they're bigger. I fed some of my babies to my bearded dragon, but I flushed the rest because they gave me the heebies. Oh, and the brochure said only males hiss, but that's wrong. Maddy hisses.
2007-06-26 01:52:21 · answer #3 · answered by teach 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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First you need to find out if you can own one were you live,
I went to buy one myself and the pet store owner can't get them any more. They are on some kind of list here so i don't know a lot about them but i hope you can get one they are neat, good luck
2007-06-28 05:16:05 · answer #4 · answered by some one but not sure who 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hissers like a slightly humid forest floor type environment. I like to use coconut fibre as a substrate with some flat bark pieces for hiding spots. They are fine with regular room temperatures. Any type of greens, fruits and veg. can make up their diet with some occasional soaked dry dog or cat food. I keep a small water dish in with them as well.
Their availability will vary as they are illegal in some places.
2007-06-20 15:15:10 · answer #5 · answered by Thea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why would you want one where I come from they are wild come from humiditiy they live in trees
2007-06-28 05:20:53 · answer #6 · answered by pugs5678 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not no but they are very cool bugs i guess u can call them that!!! glad some people are not scared of them!!! i think they are very kool!!!
2007-06-20 15:07:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋