A. maculatum morphs

[justin]

Has anyone had much experience with feeding these guys after they morph? I didn't see a care sheet devoted to this particular species. I have about a dozen that will be morphing in the next few months and would like some input on their dietary needs. I already have some very small mealworms (<1cm) and pin-head crickets.

Thanks

 

[edward]

white worms, pinheads and ffs are all good starter foods.

Ed

 

[justin]

Thanks, that's what I was hoping for. How big are these guys before they usually morph? I suppose I could look it up in Petranka's book, but would like to hear from someone who has raised them in a captive environment first-hand.

 

[paris]

they morph pretty small but are usually eager eaters, its been 6 years or more since i did mine so im trying to remember right, i think they morphed about 2 inches, mine ate small crix exclusively

 

[jennifer]

Mine were also about 2 inches at morph. They were very shy and wouldn't eat if I was watching. I fed them by placing a pile of chopped (still wiggling) worm pieces near their hiding place and then leaving the room. Based on the disappearance of the worm bits and the growth of the juveniles, this appeared to work quite well, and gave me the peace of mind to know that they were eating.