ruben0311":2wogyg39 said:So the water crystals themselves should be non-toxic, seeing as they should not be metabolized. the concern i would have is if your beardie takes a liking to them, which i doubt as they taste pretty bleh, and decides to consume alot. If you do decide to try it out just make sure you monitor him closely, however i dont believe it should cause a problem. keep in mind you will have to replace the crystals daily as they will begin to cause bacterial buildup from the decaying plant matter and the beardie's mouth.
SDragons":32wrroes said:I spray my greens with water and add a teaspoon of water over then and keep the bowl on the cooler side of the tank. They don't seem to dry out as quickly by the end of the day
Ed707":2hjt8bjx said:I've heard that water crystals are toxic to them. I also know the chemicals used to make them are highly cancer causing, so no I wouldnt
Uh oh. I use the crystals to feed my dubia. I thought it was OK! So to get them hydrated do you just use fruits and veggies? I don't use it for my dragon to eat, but of course I know that what the insects eat goes right into the dragon.kingofnobbys":10hvytsm said:I think using water crystals to hydrate insects is a VERY BAD IDEA, and putting them under the salad is AN EVEN WORSE IDEA. Best place for water crystals is in garden beds and pots mixed with soil or potting mix.
I haven't heard a definitive answer on this. There is potential that toxic acrylamide could build up in the bugs and get passed to the dragon. How much? Who knows. If you use crystals I'd take care to get food grade ones rather than agricultural ones (like miracle gro).mommacude":3tyqi716 said:Uh oh. I use the crystals to feed my dubia. I thought it was OK! So to get them hydrated do you just use fruits and veggies? I don't use it for my dragon to eat, but of course I know that what the insects eat goes right into the dragon.kingofnobbys":3tyqi716 said:I think using water crystals to hydrate insects is a VERY BAD IDEA, and putting them under the salad is AN EVEN WORSE IDEA. Best place for water crystals is in garden beds and pots mixed with soil or potting mix.
mommacude":2df70tml said:Uh oh. I use the crystals to feed my dubia. I thought it was OK! So to get them hydrated do you just use fruits and veggies? I don't use it for my dragon to eat, but of course I know that what the insects eat goes right into the dragon.kingofnobbys":2df70tml said:I think using water crystals to hydrate insects is a VERY BAD IDEA, and putting them under the salad is AN EVEN WORSE IDEA. Best place for water crystals is in garden beds and pots mixed with soil or potting mix.
OK I need to order some. I have the ones from Home Depot. Thank you!Taterbug":2uvatfgm said:I haven't heard a definitive answer on this. There is potential that toxic acrylamide could build up in the bugs and get passed to the dragon. How much? Who knows. If you use crystals I'd take care to get food grade ones rather than agricultural ones (like miracle gro).