Keith Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I bring my hissers outside sometimes in a small area of my backyard to get some sun and run around. They ate plants on their own I never expected! Norway maple pollynoses (winged seed pods), Chickweed (invasive herb), and Crabgrass seed stems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenevanica Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Interesting! Make sure that any other plants they eat aren't poisonous, and be especially careful that they can't escape while outside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varnon Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Thats pretty cool. I can't imagine what they are like outside. I give my bugs grass clippings sometimes, or just go pull up stuff by hand. They really seem to like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Thats pretty cool. I can't imagine what they are like outside. I give my bugs grass clippings sometimes, or just go pull up stuff by hand. They really seem to like it. They sunbathe for a few minutes, I think helps with digestion, then they run off to hide in the grass or somewhere dark and then I bring them back inside. I know they've eaten dead oak leaves and live rose leaves safely, it surprised me they decided to eat only certain plants they walked over, they are alive and well so no ill effects from their surprise snack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varnon Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I guess that make sense. They seem like tiny tortoises to me in a lot of ways, so the grazing and basking fits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entity Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 thats good to know. I have 2 giant norway maples in my front yard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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