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02-11-2006, 11:31 AM
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American Black Crickets
I've never understood why the black crickets we see all the time outside are not bred as feeder crickets. The are the same length. They are wider. They also look softer and juicier. Any explanations to why these aren't bred for feeders?
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02-12-2006, 02:29 AM
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Any ideas or facts?
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02-12-2006, 09:06 AM
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perhaps because they can colonize and become a nuisance easier? This might be a good question for reptilefood.com
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02-13-2006, 09:22 PM
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I asked, they said that it is illegal to ship them because they are not native in all parts of the country.
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02-14-2006, 03:12 PM
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Also slower growers and not as prolific
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02-14-2006, 06:27 PM
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so they are basicaaly afraid of them establishing a colony outside of where they live.....
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02-17-2006, 01:42 PM
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They are just as worried of all the non-native species in Florida, and the bullfrogs that are everywhere now
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02-17-2006, 06:00 PM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Chris Steele
I asked, they said that it is illegal to ship them because they are not native in all parts of the country.
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Are the ones that are used as feeders native to all parts of the country?
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02-17-2006, 09:30 PM
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Apparently.. I guess.
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02-24-2006, 10:10 PM
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Well, I have NEVER seen any cricket except the large black ones so I tend to think the brown ones are not native to all states.
I think economics are behind it. John posted they are not as prolific and do not grow as fast. IMO, that is the REAL reson why they don't carry them. It would be less bugs in a longer period if they bred the black ones so it is not feasible for a large scale producer to deal with them.
I doubt it is because they would be considered "invasive".
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