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Why are beetles so unappetizing?

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Ok I know this is a stupid question, but does anyone know WHY leos won't eat the darkling/mealworm beetles? I would think and insectivore would eat all sorts of insects. I mean how much different can a beetle taste than a mealworm, cricket or roach for that matter? My leos will eat fresh soft pupae/aliens if I hold them and let them wiggle in the hemostats, but I have never seen a leo show any interest in a beetle. Do they give off an unappetizing odor? Just curious.
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Tony
 
pick one up and hold it next to your nose, take a deep breath, and youll now have a greater understanding of the matter.
 
The NY Gecko said:
pick one up and hold it next to your nose, take a deep breath, and youll now have a greater understanding of the matter.
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Ok, believe it or not I did that, and I didn't notice anything unpleasant....bu now I have a beetle stuck in my nose! Thanks for the advice.... :raspberry


Tony
 
WizardLizards said:
Ok, believe it or not I did that, and I didn't notice anything unpleasant....bu now I have a beetle stuck in my nose! Thanks for the advice.... :raspberry


Tony
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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

You just made me choke on my tea!

Back on topic, beetles don't taste too good. . .well, the one that somehow ended up in my bag of M&Ms didn't taste too good. . . :>Puke<:
 
Most beetles discharge a chemical that does not taste good to most vertebrates.... Smell has nothing to do with it....
 
cryptly said:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

You just made me choke on my tea!

Back on topic, beetles don't taste too good. . .well, the one that somehow ended up in my bag of M&Ms didn't taste too good. . . :>Puke<:
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easy easy easy! we dont need another tanya on here, 1 is enough.
 
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