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 Why wont my horny toad chase after the crickets ?

hi i was wondering why wont my horny toad chase after the crickets that im feeding him is he scared of them or somthing?



07/25/08  11:56pm

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   Message To: Mk17rules   In reference to Message Id: 1809017


 Why wont my horny toad chase after the crickets ?

Horny toads don’t actually "chase" after their food. They wait for them to come close, then they take a few steps and eat them. They are ambush predators. What size crickets are they?
07/26/08  06:22pm

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   Message To: Ric maniac   In reference to Message Id: 1809683


 Why wont my horny toad chase after the crickets ?

we are feeding him small crickets cause he is about an inch or two.
07/26/08  07:47pm

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   Message To: Mk17rules   In reference to Message Id: 1809017


 Why wont my horny toad chase after the crickets ?

i would try ants



08/01/08  07:09pm

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   Message To: Carii   In reference to Message Id: 1816405


 Why wont my horny toad chase after the crickets ?

ok we will try ants. thanks for your help



08/08/08  12:55pm


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