'wild caught' foods

[happypitbull]

So.... my local insects, in Nova Scotia, can carry parasites that can infect my Tropical Whites Frogs? What kind of parasites are we talking about here? Internal, external ?

And what about spiders and slugs? Any info. on feeding those? I know slugs taste yucky to most animals, but I do know that local toads eat them. Just wondering if my frogs may enjoy them as well?


Thanks for all the info thus far, great forum !!


Min

[SludgeMunkey]

So.... my local insects, in Nova Scotia, can carry parasites that can infect my Tropical Whites Frogs? What kind of parasites are we talking about here? Internal, external ?

And what about spiders and slugs? Any info. on feeding those? I know slugs taste yucky to most animals, but I do know that local toads eat them. Just wondering if my frogs may enjoy them as well?


Thanks for all the info thus far, great forum !!


Min

That is correct! Specifically worms of Nematamorpha sp. and Paragordius sp. specifically target crickets and can infect reptiles, amphibians and humans.


As for spiders, they are an option, however, I personally do not use them as feeders strictly on the bite risk factor both to myself and the pets.

Slugs are suitable feeders, as are terrestrial snails, but only in some areas. Mollusks in certain parts of the world do carry parasites (and their "eggs") that can harm your pets. I would suggest researching these in depth as I am unfamiliar with the fauna and flora on Nova Scotia.