Quote Originally Posted by arielgasca420 View Post
HAHA I hope you do not assume I am a guy because you are far from right.
I was estimating cost for a cricket breeding setup. This is how much I spent for my Blaptica Dubia colony as well as my Gryllus Assimilis.
The cost for a firebelly toad setup will be the most expensive, but If you are asking if breeding or buying crickets is cheaper than I would just buy them weekly since FBT do not get big anyways.
If you are tight on money than amphibians and reptiles are not the best critters to have (in my opinion)
If you are worried about the cost of crickets than maybe a tarantula would be a better option for you
#1) products and vet bills for exotic animals are outrageous
#2) the maintenance is labor intensive, especially for FBT because the pH has to be right and not getting algae to grow in your tank can be hard at first.
This is all possible as you get more familiar with keeping them, but if your parents are funding this or if you are paying with allowance than I would make a list of everything you need, ongoing supplies, and how often you will need to replace filters, bulbs, etc. before you buy one.
I have a full time job and I would say that about 1/4 of my paycheck goes towards all of my animals.
Oh wow, ummm well I have thought and a friend has a tank I can use use, and some hiding places and things. So the biggest cost was the tank and that's taken care of. I found crickets for cheap and the rest isn't that expensive. But in case I forgot anything can anyone provide a list of things I'll need? Thanks for your help guys. Also do they need like a heater or anything? Thanks!