Thorny Devil

[the new guy]

There is one thing that i havnt seen for sale or in anyones collections. Is there a reason for that ? fill me in guys and gals

Cheers

 

[Reptilian]

are they able to be kept???

 

[Hetty]

I think it's because they're really hard to keep because of their food source.

 

[Earthling]

Supposedly difficult to feed as of ants being the main diet.
However some people do have a lot of success with them.
Nice animal thats for sure.
Not sure how well they breed in captivity.

 

[Reptilian]

I think it's because they're really hard to keep because of their food source.

which is???

 

[Hetty]

ants!

 

[the new guy]

Dont worrie i found the search this thread link. all my questions have been answeard.

 

[Reptilian]

ants!

Oh thanx, must have posted the same time as Earthling...

 

[Jonno from ERD]

G'day guys,

Thorny Devils are a lot like Green Pythons, in that those who don't keep them are convinced they are hard to keep and breed, but those who do keep them normally have nothing but success. They are definitely in captivity, at both wildlife institutions and private keepers. I believe a guy in SA breeds them with some sort of regularity, and from memory the bubs are around $2000 each.

Cheers

Jonno

 

[MrSpike]

I know the person who breed them and he has much success. They eat alot of ants.

Kane

 

[krusty]

i would love a pair in my collection.

 

[lanceinator]

Can anyone put me in contact with a breeder and/or seller???