Grasshoppers As Feeders

Gwennie

Arachnopeon
Joined
Nov 29, 2020
Messages
16
I’m very interested in raising hoppers as an alternative feeder. I wanted to ask around as to what may be the best species to raise for it; I have some criteria I’d like them to meet.

Required criteria:
- Easy to breed
- Relatively hardy
- Legal
- Produce young/eggs most if not all year round

Preferred criteria (ie not required but it’d be great!):
- Flightless
- Does not require diapause or seasonal changes
- Brightly colored, like green or yellow
- Common/Easily accessible to acquire

I’m hoping I can breed these both to sell to fisherman but primarily exotic pet keepers looking for alternative foods for their pets. Thank you!
 

paumotu

Arachnobaron
Joined
Aug 11, 2019
Messages
435
I think the California species on that site above has good potential , you can also contact them on Instagram for care advice as well.
 
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