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[batsofchaos]

Hey, did she say that to you, or to them? :lol: Best of luck with them. Maybe your wife will develop an interest in them also.... that would be nice. It hasn't worked with my husband , but there's always hope for others!

Haha, to them! To them! She thinks they're neat, but I doubt she'd develop an interest in them beyond a passing one. She doesn't want to hold them because she has a thing about bugs crawling on her, so I'm certainly not going to press her. She likes them well enough, and I've been careful to avoid any ff escapees which might cause some friction. I'm also concerned about the prospect of keeping fly larva in the fridge, she may gut me if I try it.

 

[Katnapper]

Haha, to them! To them! She thinks they're neat, but I doubt she'd develop an interest in them beyond a passing one. She doesn't want to hold them because she has a thing about bugs crawling on her, so I'm certainly not going to press her. She likes them well enough, and I've been careful to avoid any ff escapees which might cause some friction. I'm also concerned about the prospect of keeping fly larva in the fridge, she may gut me if I try it.

Lol With the fly larvae, I suggest trying by making sure to put everything in an opaque paper bag (like the familiar and comforting brown paper lunch sack). You want something that "breathes," but that doesn't allow her to see any maggots, casters, flies, worms, or any sort of bugs that are inside. Label the bag with magic marker... something innoculous, but not tempting (don't label it "chocolate!"). To be partially non-deceptive, maybe you could label it "eggs." Hey, eggs belong in the fridge and aren't offensive, right?!! Just tell her they are feeder eggs for your bug stuff, and maybe she'll not question it or be tempted to look inside... especially if you fold the top of the paper bag up well, and then lightly scotch tape it shut. Besides deterring her peeking inside, this will give the illusion nothing can get out... whatever's in there. Best of luck, hehe!!! :lol:

Edit: PS... Best put towards the back, the bottom, and behind taller things in the fridge too.

 

[batsofchaos]

Haha, that's good advice, but I'm worried I might mix up that bag with my daughter's lunch bag one day. OH NO! "Here you go honey, enjoy your lunch of FLIES." Worst parent ever.

 

[hibiscusmile]

haha, the child care workers will then pay u a little visit, and u must hide behind your wife then, we all know most moms make the lunches, then when they take her away, u can hide with the kids when she gets out!

 

[Katnapper]