Tillghast Posted September 22, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Heyy everyone! I started a pillbug farm. I got a small terrarium and 3 or 4 pillbugs. I am somewhat sure on how to care for them. But anyone have any tips or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplos Posted September 22, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Umm... put them back outside. Are pill bugs really recommended pets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00000000000000000000000000 Posted September 22, 2006 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Heyy everyone! I started a pillbug farm. I got a small terrarium and 3 or 4 pillbugs. I am somewhat sure on how to care for them. But anyone have any tips or anything? Well...surprisingly, wiki had info on that. Woodlice can make ideal pets in that they are very cheap and easy to care for, and, in the eyes of a patient and curious "owner", lead very interesting lives. All you need is an aquarium (or any other container that will not disintegrate, preferably with see-through walls, such as glass or plastic) and filling (dirt; dry leaves, preferably from the deeper layers of the soil, since these are more rotten and easier for the woodlice to swallow; also twigs, mushrooms, or anything you find in the garden close to where you found the woodlice). The animals themselves can be found under stones or rotten logs, as well as under layers of dry, rotten leaves in the backyard. The most important thing to do to care for the woodlice is to spray water vapor on top very often -- but not so much that mildew appears, since that may kill the creatures. If the air is very dry, as on hot summer days, you should even pour half a glass of water on top. Feeding is not necessary, but optional. An occasional almost-rotten leaf, a very small slice of half-rotten banana or apple will do. Eventually, if sufficient care is taken, the woodlice will breed (at night), producing very small, white offspring. Do not forget that woodlice are nocturnal, which means that they will be most active when it is dark for a few hours. Also, springtails and millipedes will live contentedly among the woodlice, eating the same food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldethyl Posted September 22, 2006 #4 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Why do you want bugs as pets? They should only be put in drawers to scare people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00000000000000000000000000 Posted September 22, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Why do you want bugs as pets? They should only be put in drawers to scare people. Pillbugs are terrestrial crustaceans. Who DOESN'T want a crustacean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daughter of the Nine Moons Posted September 22, 2006 #6 Share Posted September 22, 2006 lol! Cool, do you race them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__Kratos__ Posted September 22, 2006 #7 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Umm... Where would you even get them in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00000000000000000000000000 Posted September 22, 2006 #8 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Umm... Where would you even get them in the first place? In that mysterious, mythical world of "Outside". They like damp places, under logs and etc. Obviously they're plentiful in his area, if he was able to find three or four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__Kratos__ Posted September 22, 2006 #9 Share Posted September 22, 2006 In that mysterious, mythical world of "Outside". They like damp places, under logs and etc. Obviously they're plentiful in his area, if he was able to find three or four. You're lucky you're hundreds of miles away. Hmm, well... They might be interesting to capture and watch. I've got an old tank lying around full of dirt anyways... could put it to use. I'll go and check later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillghast Posted September 23, 2006 Author #10 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Well, yes I race them. There are billions where I live. And plus, I'm also getting extra credit in my science course for this. And plus, they are like armored worms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldethyl Posted September 25, 2006 #11 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Pillbugs are terrestrial crustaceans. Who DOESN'T want a crustacean? Ah, that's true! You're lucky you're hundreds of miles away. Let the beatings begin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted September 25, 2006 #12 Share Posted September 25, 2006 (edited) They're really common around my place. I can find them so easily. Edited September 25, 2006 by frogfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NME_locus Posted September 29, 2006 #13 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Pillbugs as in "rolly pollies"? .... I have shot many of these criiters out of BB gun when I was young..... (God I feel old, young felt like a few days ago, but really more like 15 years ago) I swear to never kill a pillbug again............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldethyl Posted September 29, 2006 #14 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Pillbugs as in "rolly pollies"? Yeah that's what I'm wondering. Somebody post a picture of one of these delectible creatures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-WOLF-12227- Posted October 3, 2006 #15 Share Posted October 3, 2006 [attachmentid=28683] THE PILL BUG AND ALL IS GLORY!!! [attachmentid=28684] AND ANOTHER PILLBUG!!! http://vegipm.tamu.edu/soil1/pillbug.jpg http://dereila.ca/dereilaimages/Pillbug.jpg 2 images from sites if my uploaded pictures dont appear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Aussie Posted October 3, 2006 #16 Share Posted October 3, 2006 called slaters in australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldethyl Posted October 3, 2006 #17 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Yeah that's what I thought it was. I know them as rolly polly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-WOLF-12227- Posted October 4, 2006 #18 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Im gonna make a pillbug empire now, and train warrior pillbugs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaoszerg Posted October 9, 2006 #19 Share Posted October 9, 2006 (edited) http://insected.arizona.edu/isorear.htm http://www.earthlife.net/insects/woodcare.html Try these Also i was not sure what you was talking about when you said pill bug then i looked it up and found out it is a woodlouse. Edited to add: I recommend keeping ant's instead they are far more interesting i think and very complex and the amazing thing about them is no matter how good you seal up there enclosure 1 or 2 of there scouts always manages to find away out. Edited October 9, 2006 by chaoszerg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirSethers Posted June 11, 2014 #20 Share Posted June 11, 2014 QUOTE(angrycrustacean @ Sep 22 2006, 01:07 PM) 1361011[/snapback] In that mysterious, mythical world of "Outside". They like damp places, under logs and etc. Obviously they're plentiful in his area, if he was able to find three or four. You're lucky you're hundreds of miles away. Hmm, well... They might be interesting to capture and watch. I've got an old tank lying around full of dirt anyways... could put it to use. I'll go and check later. They're even more fun to play with although they tickle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirSethers Posted June 11, 2014 #21 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Yeah that's what I thought it was. I know them as rolly polly. What color are yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldethyl Posted July 9, 2014 #22 Share Posted July 9, 2014 What color are yours? Black and dark gray. Man you dug up this thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirSethers Posted July 20, 2014 #23 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I started a pillbug farm, of two pillbugs. I'm thinking of building a playground for them. Anyone here have any ideas on what should be included. Also if anyone has yellow pillbus, that they wouldn't mind sending in the mail, I can send back five dollars to the return address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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