Flies for FBTs - Any Probs??

[Kurt]

As the number two guy here, I am going to remain neutral in this argument and may have to play referee at some point. I have much respect for both parties in this argument and I believe both sides do have valid points. Seth states there is no sufficient evidence that feeding wild caught insects is potentially dangers and there are advantages to do so, while NWAR (What is your first name? I find it weird calling people by their screen names) states that there is a strong risk involved in feeding field plankton from parasites and toxins.

My feelings are why bother taking the chance? I stick with cultured insects and commercially produced insects, avoiding wild caught insect all together. I don't think is being paranoid, just cautious.

[firefly]

I just wish I'd never asked

[Paul Rust]

Not your fault. We should have taken it offline. Keep asking questions. These little battles are how we all learn about all viewpoints, both sides always have valid reasons that should be looked into. Even though I am right! Just kidding Seth!!!!!

[Han]

Hi!

Earthworms? Hard to find better food for Bombina!
The cultured ones seem to taste disgusting, although i never
tried, so you should use wc. Feeding wc earthworms (and slugs, moths, spiders, grasshoppers etc. ) for over 30 years, i never lost a single soul.
Bombina has excellent eye-sight, there's no need to put the worms into
their mouth, even better to keep some distance.
Be patient! Once they've tried worms for food, they"ll kill for it.
Good luck.

Han.

[firefly]

Hi!

Earthworms? Hard to find better food for Bombina!
The cultured ones seem to taste disgusting, although i never
tried, so you should use wc. Feeding wc earthworms (and slugs, moths, spiders, grasshoppers etc. ) for over 30 years, i never lost a single soul.
Bombina has excellent eye-sight, there's no need to put the worms into
their mouth, even better to keep some distance.
Be patient! Once they've tried worms for food, they"ll kill for it.
Good luck.

Han.

Thx Han, I'll try eathworms & moths. My gardens safe from pesticides - no-one really bothers about their gardens here, pretty overgrown..

You don't bother to chop them up then either?? They're not chopped in the wild tho are they, so they must manage.

I'm going digging in my compost heap.

[firefly]

Not your fault. We should have taken it offline. Keep asking questions. These little battles are how we all learn about all viewpoints, both sides always have valid reasons that should be looked into. Even though I am right! Just kidding Seth!!!!!

LITTLE battles!!! I wouldn't like to be around when there's a big one !!