My babies just wont eat!

[dgerndt]

Do NOT feed them ants. Ants are a big no-no. They have acids in their bodies to keep things from eating them. Mantis nymphs even mimic ants to keep from getting eaten. Besides, ants eat insects. Your babies might just become lunch for an ant.

 

[Ad-Kins]

Do NOT feed them ants. Ants are a big no-no. They have acids in their bodies to keep things from eating them. Mantis nymphs even mimic ants to keep from getting eaten. Besides, ants eat insects. Your babies might just become lunch for an ant.

I figured that there may be problems, so I put the ants in the fridge so they wouldn't attack. I didn't know about the acid though. Thanks!

 

[dgerndt]

You're welcome. I had an ant problem in my room and that's when good ol' Phil told me about the formic acid. They devoured my crickets a few times, too. <_<