herperjosh Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 people i wna here how you guys breed locust as i just got some and setup an enclosure i know how to breed crickets but not locust is it the same as breeding crickets or difernt? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake kid Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 from what I have heard locusts need heat of some form to breed but I imagine adaquate heat could be provided through putting them next to an oil heater. that was funny when I found you in hereford street reptile shop aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herperjosh Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 from what I have heard locusts need heat of some form to breed but I imagine adaquate heat could be provided through putting them next to an oil heater. that was funny when I found you in hereford street reptile shop aye lol i was like walking in like in my own world and as soon as i herd hi herperjos i was just like huh omg hi peter lol :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 rather than type it all out again how about you search back through the old posts?heaps about this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herperjosh Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 rather than type it all out again how about you search back through the old posts?heaps about this topic. oh cool thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Temperature seems important (around 30 degrees) and they seem to need growing grass not dormant stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I just kept it simple and easy, fish tank, light, sand to lay in and fresh grass to feed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herperjosh Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I just kept it simple and easy, fish tank, light, sand to lay in and fresh grass to feed them. cool thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason22 Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 just set up a locust enclose, its made of wood with glass front, 750x600x550 (hxwxd) with 2 100w spot lamps. ive read that the temps should be 30-35. mine is about 28 at the top and at midday can get up to 45 on the floor directly under the lights. is this to hot????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 35-38 tops I would have thought. They hatch better above 30 in my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 locust eat grass, bran - i hear if you starve them they will eat cabbage whcih is easy to get year round. i find grass dont grow much during winter. and if i leave it unmowed in summer my house looks like a drug dealers house. anyway they are easy tob reed. i just have a 100w bulb haning int he middle of teh tank, on for 10 hours. this heats it up. then on one side, peat, other is feeding wide with the bulb on the food. i started wtih 30 females and had more than 1000. but, make sure you clean the poo. my tank is accessed from above, whcih im changing. cos they fly UP - so using a spare lizard cage to breed. beetles infested and are eating the locusts lol but they are easyt o breed! and the females keep laying till they die! amazing! oh yes, babies climb......vaseline the sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaky2 Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 if you keep the light on 24/7 they go crazy,fast e.c.t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herperjosh Posted July 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 Whoa and does anyone know where i can get screw fitting lamps without paying like $56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 can make it yourself, i used an old exo terra screw fitting lamp. dont under estimate them i use them, the good thins is that they are insulated i think. the heat is directed well to one direction means the tank heats up better 56 is actually worth it. the only place i know to get them from is maybe a place taht sells lamps for pigs or something, the exo terra lamps are designed to focus heat into a direction...and it works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason22 Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 so 24/7 light is not good. should i use a ceramic heat emitter or heat mats (dont thing the heat mats will heat the enclose up enough). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilenutt Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 I just use a glass tank with front opening and a wood top with a 150 w heat light Feed them grass every day ... and have a container full of sand and damp with water so they can lay there eggs in it. They grow real fast and soon breed ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason22 Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 ok might try a heat emitter any idea on what wattage i would need for a 750hx550wx600d wooden enclose. enclose is in a cold shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilenutt Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 If you use a 150 w heat bulb with a thermostat with it .... it will turn of and on when needed .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 that looks good. 100w that is on for 24/7 costs about 3 to 4 dollars a week. really the cost of a thermostat probably isnt worth it in my opinion lol, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 I use an exo terra terrarium 600x450x450 and a 40,60 or 75 watt normal bulb 24/7 depending on the time of year and remove the egg container to another one the same to hatch. They are both insulated with polystyrene. The neonates climb the glass and can therefore be removed to other containers for a week (I have 6 of) and then they are all at pretty similar sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaky2 Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 if you want to keep them in one container,start feeding out the adults when the eggs start hatching, damp vermiculite is a realy good laying medium as well,whatever you use change the medium after every cycle to stop parasites and other nasties building up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason22 Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 ??? so the locusts are fine with light 24/7 they dont go crazy??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 I have never noticed any Psychological disorders or heard screaming during the night. They do breed pretty well if you feed them well and keep the temperature over 30 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 i obviously turn off the light and heat but i have heard that breeders that sell commercially do keep lights on and heat on 24/7 locusts are a plague - an affliction to nature lol they survive almost anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 16, 2010 Report Share Posted July 16, 2010 They don't breed or hatch well unless you keep the temperature up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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