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GOUGH · I'm new here... Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 8

Hi,
Can anyone out there help me. I am having trouble keeping the locusts I buy alive.How long should they live for. Any tips for keeping them alive gladly received.
Helen

Jack · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:19 pm Post subject:

well give them things like apple and carrot and potato and that seems to keep them alive for long enough
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GOUGH · I'm new here... Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 8

Thanks for your reply.I will try that.I had put cucumber in with them, but I will try the carrot, apple and potato.

agh100 · I've settled in... Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 20

i had similar problems.

I think with locusts its best to keep them as warm and dry as possible and to feed them with cabbage, bran etc

Ideally, a heatmat under the container you keep them in will get them warmer..
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Jack · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:43 pm Post subject:

lol93 · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:44 pm Post subject:

The big breakthrough for me was keeping them warm enough. A heatmat underneath is ideal.
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PaulG · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:08 pm Post subject:

I agree with Lol, they like warmth.
Dont bother with lettice either.
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