Violet--grandmother from Buffalo, New York/Albuquerque, New MexicoYears ago, my children and I bought or traded cacoons and chrysalisto raise, photograph and...
I discovered Elizabeth in the middle of a web on her back,, she was lifeless, to touch or blow on her. She did move when I touched her, she moved her legs,, so...
Tarantulas typically molt on their back. DO NOT TOUCH. They are physically vulnerable during this period. Generally one should wait until the fangs turn dark...
Yes, Tammy, if she is on her back she is molting.... don't touch her. C. ... Carol Maier (President/Owner/Entomologist) Victoria Bug Zoo A Division of...
Carol Maier
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Feb 4, 2004 9:36 am
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Tammy, It sounds to me like she's molting. I would make sure the humidity is good and leave her alone on her web. She should come thru okay in the next day...
Hi Tammy Your tarantula is almost certainly moulting, they do this on their back and on a silk mat they put down first. Best wishes Kieren --On Tuesday,...
Hello, new to the group. I was just wondering if anyone knows how exactly are the insects put to death in order to keep them (for collection, commercial or...
Very thoughtful question Evan, Unfortunately, I think the bug killers and squashers of the world don't really ever think of the animal's rights... most people...
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Hmmm this is a bug list serve, not a reptile list serve..... you should find a reptile list serve. and ask them, tell them what kind of skink you have too.. I...
Before expanding on this post, and tending to Carol's reply I will first answer your question Evan. There are a variety of methods to "put an insect to death"...
I don't know about lizards but you might try this newsgroups I'm sure their is a reptile person on them. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/petvetcafe/ these are...
Why must be either killing or watching? Rearing insects would seem to be the best of all worlds. That's what I do, and it is the ones that die that become the...
It is unlawful to kill or collect any butterfly and some insects. Check out your State and Federial laws. Butterfies and insects are now being farm raised for...
I do a lot of rearing as well, and your right its fascinating... but we certainaly have a lot to learn by collecting and observing species in their natural...
It is not unlawful to kill or collect ANY butterfly and some insects, however yes there are a number of butterflies as well as other invertebrates, plants,...
Thank You to Everyone! For responding to questions concerning Elizabeth. I am happy to report she finished moulting and looking especially beautiful. I had a...
I would like to thank all for their information and thought-provoking statements. This is such a great and informative forum. (Isn't the internet a wonder!) ...
Hi Evan, As an elementary science teacher and an after school Bug Club leader the first thing I discuss with the children is not to kill an insect but to ...
Ok all, thanks for your answers. I still find it hard to put an insect to death in order to have it in my personal collection. However, when I find already...
Darrin, I am very interested in your ideas. Can you get me started? What is IMHO exactly? I am in Toronto, are there any fellow enthousiasts around? Evan ...
Hello Evan, 'IMHO' is an abbreviation for 'In My Humble Opinion'. We currently raise several hundred species of tarantulas, scorpions, centipedes, millipedes,...
There are alot of ways to "relax" a specimen Evan, I mostly deal with butterflies and moths, so I cant really speak for anyting else... anyone else? but what...
Ryan, what exactly is a glassine envelope? What do I soak the paper in? water? I need to know about the method of preserving an insect when it is freshly...
Hello all, I saw yesterday in an exhibition a beautiful beetle from Brazil, called Lamprocyphus. It had an amazing glittering metalic soft turqoise color with...
Glassine envelopes are commonly used with lepidoptera. They are also commonly used in stamp collecting. The material is almost like a wax paper, without the...
I our lab we inject one or two drops of formalin into the posterior segment of lepidopterans and odonates. this keeps psochids and fungus away. Vijayalakshmi ...
In message <c046is+v46t@eGroups.com>, jm47001 <mcm4u@...> writes ... No, it isn't. ... We don't have any. -- Andy Mabbett Birmingham, UK : Vice-county =...
Hi all, The statements below are misleading. Whilst some butterflies in the UK can be collected there are 5 species of butterfly (plus one which is extinct) ...
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