Garlic Crickets?

[LilyPad]

So, I got some wonderful advice on a different thread to spray my crickets with an appetite enhancer in order to get my male gray tree frog to eat. Today was his 5th day with nothing and I was getting frustrated. I didn't have time to run to the store and look for the appetite enhancer and didn't want to wait for it to ship. So I boiled a freshly chopped clove of garlic in a small dish of water. When the kitchen was thoroughly stinky, I let it cool. Then I dipped for small crickets in and dropped them in a kritter keeper.

I put Leggy in there and covered it with a blanket to try not to stress him out. I checked back 10 minutes later and two crickets were gone!! I was thrilled that it worked

Anyways, so I intend to use this technique over the next few weeks at least to get him over the stress of moving vivs.

Could I mix some minced garlic in with my gutload and have the same effect do you think? Would they even eat it?

[John]

You're in uncharted territory as far as I'm concerned Amy. I don't see the harm in the garlic. I wonder if eating the crickets this time really was due to the garlic.

[LilyPad]

I'm not 100% sure either, but I figured it was worth a try and I didn't know what else to do. 5 days was getting a bit too long and I didn't want him getting more stressed from NOT eating. I think the weather changes earlier in the week and moving into the new viv were just a bit much for him.

Here is a description of the product that I basically copied - -

JurassiGuard is an all natural garlic scented odor and flavor enhancer. Our research has shown that many reptiles are attracted to natural odors, such as garlic. Simply spray JurassiGuard onto any food item to attract the interest of finicky eaters. Ideal for all reptiles and amphibians.

Is your herp a herbivore? Instead try one of our JurassiFruit appetite/ flavor enhancers. Works great for tortoises and iguanas!

Garlic can be of great assistance in controlling parasites. Garlic has a history of being able to kill parasites and control secondary fungal infections; detoxify and gently stimulate elimination; it also has antioxidant properties to protect against oxidation caused by parasites' toxins.

Directions: Lightly coat food before feeding. Shake well before use. There is no danger of overdosing so use as liberally or sparingly as you find best suits your animal.