broms2 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 looks like my whole locust breeding colony has just been wiped out, the only thing I think it could be is some sheets of scented paper my partner had hanging nearby, they were going to be drawer linings but they smelt so strong she thought she would put them out to air. I got home tonight and all the young and half off the breeders are either dead or having fits. anyone else something like this happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 bummer,unless your food source has been sprayed or your neighbours had their house treated?if its nothing that they have eaten like the paper you may be able to remove the stuff and save enough to restart,they may however still live but be sterile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Bugger, takes a while to set them up and breeding , dont know if its the scented paper? Wasnt in the cage aye, we have incense burning around the house and doesnt seem to affect them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 did the paper contain an insecticide bummer about the locusts at least your drawers smell nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broms2 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 not sure what the paper has in it but it smells alot, maybe the fumes did it? oh well my partners water just broke so looks like i'm in for a long night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I would say you are mate, congrads, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 congrats broms home birth is it ? fill a tank with warm water and pop the missus in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 just put her in the deep end of your turtle tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broms2 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 lol, i'll ask if she wants to use the planted tank! not sure if it will be tonight, the last one took around 2 days!! Hopefully we will get some sleep tonight :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 careful brom`s,the second ones can just fall out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broms2 Posted August 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 its a girl, mother and daughter are well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 cool, congrads, a easy one aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 congrats to mum and the father Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Nice one. Fathers always reckon they want sons but get spoilt rotten by their daughters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 As I have said in the past. You can call her after me but please dont tell me she looks like me. I hope and prey she looks like her mum and doesnt take after her dad...lol Well done and congrats to you all. Cant wait for the photos. Nav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 its a girl, mother and daughter are well. :bounce: :bounce: Congrats broms2 and family. Surely news like this deserves a thread of it's own?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broms2 Posted August 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 thanks guys, it amazes me what women go through giving birth, makes me happy to be a man. And naverre, I too hope she takes after her mum, a short,fat, bald girl wouldn't look to flash! I had a look at the locusts tonight, some of the breeders have survived so hopefully they will last a bit longer to boost the sad amounts I am left with!! I'll have to ask Alien4 to put up another fundraiser auction so I can get some more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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