Rodents in Horned Frog, Af Bullfrog diets

[arielgasca420]

I have always been cautious with wild caught insects. I have grasshoppers in my organic garden so I will use those when they are big enough. I do not go out into fields because I am afraid of possible parasites and also insecticides. A lot of people in my neighborhood use heavy and unregulated amounts of insecticides and herbicides.
As far as the canadian nightcrawlers go, it is too hot here in CA. My house is usually at 75 degrees. I plan to try canadian nightcrawlers in the winter.
I am still on the fence about breeding crickets because I bred the crazy red head assimilis and a few got out into my backyard when I would clean out their containers. Now my neighbors have an infestation of these crickets and there are an overwhelming amount of frogs in their backyard.
Thank you for posting the links. They were very helpful to me.

[findiviglio]

Thanks for the feedback. There are many legitimate concerns re wild insects, but ways around potential problems as well. But never risk free.

A friend in Louisiana keeps nightcrawlers in a commercial cooler for 2 days, to allow them to feed. He buries 3-4 freezer packs in earth and dead leaves to keep temps down; or you can just store in frig and coat with supplements. Tests run by our nutritionists years ago showed that several batches of worms came in with a near ideal Ca: Phosphorus ratio, and that they were fine to use right away. Nutrients will vary with diet, of course, but I find them to be a valuable food item, esp for large amphibs, and so always find a way to keep on hand.

Re parasite and pesticide transmission, you might enjoy:
Wild Caught Invertebrates as Reptile and Amphibian Food - Some Concerns | That Reptile Blog and Wild Caught Invertebrates as Reptile and Amphibian Food: Pesticide Concerns - Part 1 | That Reptile Blog.

Best, Frank