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Message: <blockquote data-quote="WolfSpider" data-source="post: 194493" data-attributes="member: 24627"><p>Crickets are a hobby staple.  Their antennae and jumping motion elicit a strong predatory response.  Many keepers choose roaches, since a roach is probably more nutritious and won't harm the T when it is molting.  I live in Florida, so the commonly used roaches in the hobby are not allowed here.  When your T gets bigger, mealworms, superworms, and store bought hornworms are good feeders.  So are moths, but be careful with anything you catch outside--toxicity from chemicals or parasites can be a problem.  Happy feeding, friend!</p></blockquote><p></p>