I know this is a Garter Snake forum but...

dashnu · 05-14-2008, 09:47 AM

...is it OK to feed my Green Anole and my Gecko those flying grasshoppers I find in my yard? I assume they are not much different than a cricket??

jewel-dragons · 05-14-2008, 10:22 AM

that's no problem i think!!!

ssssnakeluvr · 05-14-2008, 11:17 AM

yes, shouldn't be a problem!

reptileparadise · 05-14-2008, 12:08 PM

Shouldn't be a problem.
I a big fan of natural food items and I wander around alout with my butterfly net to catch al kinds of flies, mosquito's, beetles, spiders, moths and god knows what else!

Stefan-A · 05-14-2008, 12:14 PM

The only insects that I would specifically avoid when I kept lizards was insects with stingers, ants and caterpillars.

adamanteus · 05-14-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by reptileparadise

I wander around alot with my butterfly net!

We REALLY need to see pics of that, Sjoerd!

dashnu · 05-14-2008, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamanteus

We REALLY need to see pics of that, Sjoerd!

HAHA! Funny you say that reptileparadise I do the same with my girls.... I swear every rock is overturned in my yard..

drache · 05-14-2008, 03:57 PM

I know that fire flies are toxic to beardies
they must be toxic to other lizards too then
moths are very popular with my beardie
I've never caught any other flying insects

aSnakeLovinBabe · 05-14-2008, 04:09 PM

Just make sure there are no pesticides being used in your area!! otherwise.. yes of course it is safe

When I had lizards, I used to run around all the time in the field across from the house, except... I don't use butterfly nets I use my hands

I bet from a passer-by's perspective I probably looked pretty funny stalking around a field... creeping up and pouncing on what appears from a distance to be nothing... lol!

adamanteus · 05-14-2008, 04:14 PM

Take an umbrella, place it upside down under a bush, then gently shake or beat the bush.... the critters fall right into the umbrella. You'd be amazed how much you get from one attempt.
Of course we Brits all carry an umbrella (and wear a bowler hat).

05-14-2008, 09:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
dashnu "Preparing For Second shed" Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Casco, Maine Posts: 221 Country:	I know this is a Garter Snake forum but... ...is it OK to feed my Green Anole and my Gecko those flying grasshoppers I find in my yard? I assume they are not much different than a cricket??

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jewel-dragons Subadult snake Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Waddinxveen Netherlands Posts: 303 Country:	Re: I know this is a Garter Snake forum but... that's no problem i think!!! __________________ www.jewel-dragons.nl www.gartersnake.nl www.mooren-lizards.nl www.reptiles4life.nl

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ssssnakeluvr "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 1,884 Country:	Re: I know this is a Garter Snake forum but... yes, shouldn't be a problem! __________________ Don www.donsgartersnakes.net

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reptileparadise Old and wise snake Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Achtmaal Posts: 872 Country:	Re: I know this is a Garter Snake forum but... Shouldn't be a problem. I a big fan of natural food items and I wander around alout with my butterfly net to catch al kinds of flies, mosquito's, beetles, spiders, moths and god knows what else! __________________ Down under from 9 August 2008 till 13 October 2008! Follow our trip on http://crikey.web-log.nl/

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Stefan-A The Prince of Insufficient Light. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 5,032 Country:	Re: I know this is a Garter Snake forum but... The only insects that I would specifically avoid when I kept lizards was insects with stingers, ants and caterpillars. __________________ No cutesy.

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drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 3,984 Country:	Re: I know this is a Garter Snake forum but... I know that fire flies are toxic to beardies they must be toxic to other lizards too then moths are very popular with my beardie I've never caught any other flying insects __________________ rhea

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aSnakeLovinBabe Old and wise snake Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 850 Country:	Re: I know this is a Garter Snake forum but... Just make sure there are no pesticides being used in your area!! otherwise.. yes of course it is safe When I had lizards, I used to run around all the time in the field across from the house, except... I don't use butterfly nets I use my hands I bet from a passer-by's perspective I probably looked pretty funny stalking around a field... creeping up and pouncing on what appears from a distance to be nothing... lol! __________________ Shannon<3Nicole 7.10 assorted adult garters. infinity baby garters. that which does not kill me , can only make me stronger.

05-14-2008, 04:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 7,966 Country:	Re: I know this is a Garter Snake forum but... Take an umbrella, place it upside down under a bush, then gently shake or beat the bush.... the critters fall right into the umbrella. You'd be amazed how much you get from one attempt. Of course we Brits all carry an umbrella (and wear a bowler hat). __________________ James.

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