what is this white stuff that they put in the potted plant ?
Hello, 1. Okay I use Vermiculite for breeding crickets,this is used for Tarantula or snake bedding. You need to soak dry Vermiculite for up to 24 hours,although it may be more costly than other beddings,you don't need to use much,as it expands when soaked. This creates a perfect egg laying ground. 2. You can buy a small heat mat,for reptiles etc,but I find room temputure is perfectly suitable. Hope I helped.xxx ADD: Yes I forgot to say,Peat moss is also ideal a few people use plain play sand,reptile sand is better as it won't contain possible bacteria. A tub is fine,as long as they do get some light. Ensure they aren't over crowded as this will 'breed' bacteria. I wouldn't of thought a heat mat could melt plastic,they generally don't get hot enough. My lizards have heat mats,which they sit on! Remember,since the tub has limited ventilation using a heat mat may be too much. :) x
