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Re: Gave new glider 3 crickets, should i be worried
[Re: AceM]
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01/16/18 02:26 PM
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I agree with Karen. Pet stores should be watching their crickets as aflatoxins would hurt reptiles as well.
I wouldn't worry about it this time, but keep an eye out in the future.
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Re: Gave new glider 3 crickets, should i be worried
[Re: KarenE]
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01/16/18 10:58 PM
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I used to get my Leopard Gecko crickets from either Petco, PetSmart, or even a small pet store closer to home (since closed), and never had a problem with aflatoxins. I'm sure they keep some track of it. Though, Suggies do not have to eat insects, unless you are providing a diet that specifically calls for them to be fed as part of the staple. Some use them as treats as well, but it's not, other that specified in a diet a must have.
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Re: Gave new glider 3 crickets, should i be worried
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01/19/18 01:44 AM
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Well there doesnt seem to be any issues with them, so im glad, the diet does not call for it as im using TPG but i did want them to have some natural hunting but i rather not risk it If pet stores keep their supply under control, then how come there is quite a few results in google about it, i would assume pet stores ARE where people get their insects from People have also said that gliders may have a weaker biology than reptiles and toxins are more harmful to them
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Re: Gave new glider 3 crickets, should i be worried
[Re: AceM]
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01/19/18 03:48 PM
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If you want them to hunt, get a feather toy without catnip and play with them at tent time.
They tear up feathers so don't leave it in the cage, they will destroy it.
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Re: Gave new glider 3 crickets, should i be worried
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01/21/18 01:21 PM
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Aflatoxin is also something the builds toxicity over time. Unless they were very tainted, in which case you would have known very quickly, they are likely fine. I know a lot of people that have fed pet store crickets for years with no issues. The reason people recommend getting crickets directly from the feeder insect breeders is because it is (generally) more consistent quality.
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Re: Gave new glider 3 crickets, should i be worried
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01/25/18 11:20 PM
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So i went back to pet store and asked them, they showed me 2 tubs, a moisture supplement that the main ingredient was corn and the actual grain meal which was also corn based The brand was flukers I will try the feather toy, with the side effect being bonding
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