How to breed locust?

[Spiderling LT]

Maby somebody of you breeding locust?
How are you doing that?
What cage are you using, heating, feeding and so on...?
thanks

 

[Dark Raptor]

I' ve been working with Locusta migratoria.
If you are looking for a good feeder, better try roaches and crickets. They are easier to keep and breed.

Terrarium - For locusts it is better to use large tank. I had my "colony" in 60x60x150cm (lenght x widthx height). They need thick layer of substrate (minimum 5 cm). It should be moisted one or two times per day (deeper parts of the substrate should be always humid). You can also put some branches inside.
Heating - I've been using lamp. Best temperatures are 30-40 degrees C.
Feeding - grass, strawberry and raspberry leaves, apples ect.

I know that other species have different needs. But I had only this one.

 

[Spiderling LT]

its look a lot work with them
30-40c?
Do you have photos of them?
And photos of them tank?
it will be good

 

[Dark Raptor]

No, I haven't Try to find some photos in google.

I don't keep them now, because of that work. As I said, roaches and crickets are much better.

 

[Spiderling LT]

ok thanks
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