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garrison

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It's getting to be about that time of year where I live when the Boxelder bugs and Asain Multicolored Ladybeetles are attempting to invade my house. I was wondering if they are safe to feed to my frogs(WTFs). If I remember correctly the ladybeetles may secrete some sort of foul smelling/tasting toxin, or might even be toxic. I have not heard anything about boxelder bugs however. If anybody has had success with this I think it would be a wonderful way to add some variety into my frogs diet, and get rid of some pests too!
 
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edward

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Cutured boxelder bugs are fine to use as they do not aquire the noxious taste. Wild caught ones are probably going to be rejected particuarly if the frogs in question are wild caught.

Ed
 
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john

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Wild caught food is dangerous. If the bug you feed your frog has some pestiside or something else on it, it can easily lead to the death of your frog. If I were you I wouldn't risk it.
 
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garrison

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Now that I've read more I can see it's not really worth it, out of season now anyways.
 
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    yeah, im heading over tomorrow morning to move him to this house and feed him. Thanks for the help!
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    So my axolotl tank cycle just crashed and while i was in the middle of a water change my bucket overflowed and spilled water all of the ground in my brand new home. This is going super well 👍
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    Im so frustrated right now. My axolotl WONT eat and my tank still isnt looking too good. Some extra stress i needed.
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    No, I havent. Im not really sure why he wont eat. Hes in a 1 gallon tub and still a juvenile. When i offer food he swims away from it. Does he need some extra time? or is this something I should be worried about.
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    1. You dont need to take them out of the tank to change the water as long as you pour it in slow as to not rattle them around too much
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    2. add the prime to your tap water, for most conditioners the consensus is 5 minutes of waiting time
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    3.After 5 minutes it should be safe to add
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    I private messaged you a bit clearer instructions just in case
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