Dragonfly Exoskeletons?

Julia Coenobita · Post by **Julia Coenobita** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:56 pm

I find a LOT of molted exoskeletons from dragonfly nymphs here. I am wondering if they are edible to hermit crabs? Thanks! [smilie=smile.gif]

Jedediah · Post by **Jedediah** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:06 am

I can't see a reason why not. They would make a good source of chitin and are not different from cricket or locust exos, I've fed those.
I'd love to find a dragonfly exo, I haven't seen one for ages. Dragonflies yes, even rare ones, but no exo. I love them, you can see every detail.

Julia Coenobita · Post by **Julia Coenobita** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:41 pm

Do I have to soak it in salt water or something?

They look like this:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/58/15515 ... 6d.jpg?v=0

Jedediah · Post by **Jedediah** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:55 am

I don't think so.
I always wonder how they can get out through that small hole, legs and feelers and all