marley about to have some lunch.

[Alex Arrigone]

 

[Ozzie&Dino]

Awesome pix. Where do you live that you find those feeders? What kind of grasshopper is that??

 

[Germ]

That's a Locust , quite common feeder in the UK. Cool Pic.

 

[Ozzie&Dino]

Ok we don't have those here where I am. It looks Similar to a poisonous grasshopper

 

[Germ]

Poisonous grasshopper??? ​

 

[Ozzie&Dino]

Yes Germ there are grasshoppers that are poisonous to Reptiles.

 

[Germ]

Could you be more specific , if this is a fact, could you possibly post your source of this info, as it would be an important tidbit of info that I have not run across, if true at all.

 

[Ozzie&Dino]

Here are images of poisionous grasshoppers. They are deadly to Chameleons just like lightning bugs so I am sure they are to BDs too http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Poisonous+grasshoppers&qpvt=Poisonous+grasshoppers&FORM=IGRE

 

[Germ]

I beg to differ, Locusts & Grasshoppers are basically of the same insect family, while it is never a good plan to feed wild caught feeders, I can find nothing that claims that they are poisonous to BDs ... The link you posted shows many photos of Grasshoppers, but only one or 2 mention anything about being poisonous & generally because they ingest potentially poisonous plants in their natural habitat.

Yes, feeding grasshoppers to a beaded dragon is ok, with some qualifications.
Read More: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_it_okay_for_a_bearded_dragon_to_eat_grasshoppers

You can use roaches, mealworms, waxworms, grasshoppers, silkworms, katydids, moths, butterflies, flies, beetles, mayflies (shadflies) but must be very careful.
Read More: http://www.pets-lovers.com/beardeddragoncaresheet.htm

Can a bearded dragon eat a grasshopper?


Answer:
Yes...
Read More: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_a_bearded_dragon_eat_a_grasshopper#

Q: Are grasshoppers poisonous?

A: Some grasshoppers spit a brown bitter liquid as a defensive behavior in response to being handled, but it is not poisonous. Grasshoppers are not dangerous and can even be consumed for nutrition.
Read More: http://www.chacha.com/question/are-grasshoppers-poisonous

Locusts are the swarming phase of certain species of short-horned grasshoppers in the family Acrididae.
Read More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locust

What is the difference between locusts and grasshoppers?
Locusts are part of a large group of insects commonly called grasshoppers which have big hind legs for jumping. Locusts belong to the family called Acrididae. Locusts differ from grasshoppers in that they have the ability to change their behaviour and habits and can migrate over large distances.
Read More: http://www.fao.org/ag/locusts/en/info/info/faq/

Locusts belong to the same order of insects as grasshoppers, katydids and crickets - the Orthoptera.
Read More: http://www.daff.gov.au/animal-plant-health/locusts/about/about_locusts

Grasshoppers and locusts are members of the acrididae family and order orthoptera.

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Read more: The Differences Between Locusts, Grasshoppers & Cicadas | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/info_8284950_differences-between-locusts-grasshoppers-cicadas.html#ixzz2OjjgPqab​

1. Grasshoppers and locusts are the same thing.
Mention grasshoppers, and many people recall pleasant childhood memories of trying to catch them in meadows or backyards. Say the word locusts, however, and most people think of historic plagues of pests, raining down on farm fields and eating every plant in sight. Truth be told, grasshoppers and locusts are one and the same. Yes, we have some species we've dubbed grasshoppers, and others we call locusts, but essentially we're talking about short-horned members of the order Orthoptera.
Read More: http://insects.about.com/od/grasshoppersandcrickets/a/10-Cool-Facts-About-Grasshoppers.htm

What is the difference between a locust and a grasshopper?

Locusts are the swarming phase of short-horned grasshoppers of the family Acrididae

There is no taxonomic difference between locust and grasshopper species, and in English the term "locust" is used for grasshopper species that change morphologically and behaviourally on crowding, to form swarms or hopper bands (of immature stages).
Read More: http://answerit.news24.com/Question/What is the difference between a locust and a grasshopper?/95277

11. What is the difference between grasshoppers and locusts?
From a systematic point of view, there is no difference between grasshoppers and locusts. They both belong to the order Orthoptera, suborder Caelifera, infra-order Acridodea and superfamilies Pyrgomogphoidea and Acridoidea.
Read More: http://www.lubilosa.org/faq.htm#K

In all the years that I have been in the Hobby, this is the first time I have heard someone make this claim. Once again, I would have to say that your statement is false. If not 'Wild Caught', Grasshoppers would pose no threat.

 

[Ozzie&Dino]

http://www.aos.org/Default.aspx?id=129

 

[Germ]

Lubbers ingest and assimilate substances in the plants they consume that, although harmless to humans and the lubbers themselves, are toxic to many predators.

And how they use it:
If their color pattern is insufficient to warn off a would-be predator, the lubbers are capable of secreting a noxious foam while making a loud hissing sound when threatened. In addition, like most grasshoppers, they can also regurgitate a dark brown liquid (commonly called tobacco spit) as a defense.

Read More: http://www.aos.org/Default.aspx?id=129

I think I mentioned that ...

while it is never a good plan to feed wild caught feeders /////////////// The link you posted shows many photos of Grasshoppers, but only one or 2 mention anything about being poisonous & generally because they ingest potentially poisonous plants in their natural habitat.

If not 'Wild Caught', Grasshoppers would pose no threat.

Locusts/Grasshoppers are actually quite a good feeder because of their reported higher Calcium content, high protein & low fat. They are said by many to be the favored feeder in the UK.