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Food and Feeding
Insects Mantises CANNOT eat?
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<blockquote data-quote="ohaple" data-source="post: 332034" data-attributes="member: 11034"><p>I always avoid carrot due to the discussion above. When other veggies are cheap and plentiful I find that there is no reason to risk it.</p><p></p><p>I would avoid feeding insects that are known to be venomous, poisonous or aggressive. For instance I would not feed boxelder bugs (which release a nasty substance), wasps, red ants, etc.</p><p></p><p>I also avoid feeding wild caught insects due to the risk of contamination, but I know others have used wild feeders with success.</p><p></p><p>It is also beneficial if the feeders are easy to contain and will not scare the mantis. Movement often triggers their prey drive, so I look for prey that move consistently when possible.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ohaple, post: 332034, member: 11034"] I always avoid carrot due to the discussion above. When other veggies are cheap and plentiful I find that there is no reason to risk it. I would avoid feeding insects that are known to be venomous, poisonous or aggressive. For instance I would not feed boxelder bugs (which release a nasty substance), wasps, red ants, etc. I also avoid feeding wild caught insects due to the risk of contamination, but I know others have used wild feeders with success. It is also beneficial if the feeders are easy to contain and will not scare the mantis. Movement often triggers their prey drive, so I look for prey that move consistently when possible. [/QUOTE]
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