Breeding crix and Locust

steel rip · #1 11-18-2004, 04:22 PM

I have started the process of breeding both crickets and locust, i will let you all know if its a success, I will be really excited if they are and will save a fortune

**CodyW** · #2 11-18-2004, 06:28 PM

Did you order a locust culuture/ootheca or do you guys have those available at your pet stores on that side of the pond?

I just started my crix breeding project. It seems to be alot easier than I thought it would be, but the little ones are still no older than two weeks.

steel rip · #3 11-18-2004, 07:36 PM

i have just followed these instructions I got off the net. if it works it will be great

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Breeding Locusts
If you are wanting to breed your own locust then all that's needed is a 4 inch deep dish filled with silver sand or sharp sand. The sand should be kept moist by wetting it and adding a few drops of water each day, you don't want the sand wet though, just moist.

The female locust will position herself over the sand dish and push her back end in to it to deposit up to 200 eggs. Keep if your tank is the correct temperature (see above) then the locusts will emerge after 10 - 12 days.

The young can be fed on the same material as the adults and will go through several (5) instar moultings before becoming adult - you'll probably have used them by this time though!

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Feeding Locusts
Feeding locusts is pretty simple. 'Bug grub' is available which contains bran, calcium and other minerals but no moisture. Alternatives include bran, cornflakes, bread and digestive biscuits. Moisture should be provided in the form of cabbage leaves and apples.


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