not a substrate debate!!

[Morelia_man]

when feeding my bearded dragon he seems that he cant see the crickets unless they are moving. but when i feed him the green grasshoppers he goes straight for them. could this be because of the brown subsrtate that i am using or he just think the hoppers taste better?

cheers
charles

 

[Magpie]

Could be just about anything causing this MM. He could prefer the taste, it could be the colour, it could be that the outline of a hopper is more distinct than a cricket so he can see them easier. It could even be a size issue.....

 

[Whaa]

Is there anywhere is sydney you can buy grass hoppers?
I only know of crickets and mealworms that are commonly available.
What other delicacies are available for herps? (in shops that is)

 

[cyber_crimes]

Waste of time looking in pet shops.You are better off dealing with those that breed food specifically for reptiles. I know you can buy meal worms,crickets,roaches,silk worms,fruit flys etc etc you just have to look around.

 

[Whaa]

do many of the people that bread food for reptiles have working locations or are they specifically mail order?