Yossu Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 I was watching a video about CPs on you tube yesterday, when a video on the side caught my eye. In it, someone just "happened" to have his camera handy when a snail just "happened" to wander into his VFT and get caught. I'm sure it was all natural, not a set-up job at all I then saw another video by the same chap, where he did the same thing with an earthworm. The worm was mostly out of the trap, as it was at least twice as long, but it seemed fairly well stuck when the trap closed. So, I'm wondering if this is a good idea. On the one hand, this could happen in the wild, so why not? It's all food after all. On the other hand, VFTs are designed to catch flies aren't they? My mind got to wondering about other creatures as well. I imagine woodlice wouldn't be a good choice, as there is probably far too much hard material, and not enough digestible bits to make it worthwhile, but what about slugs? They are fully digestible, although I think they may eat the plant. Any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intul Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 I also saw the one with the earthworm! I once fed a tiny slug to my VFT but I cut his head off to make sure he wouldn´t chew his way out. The trap rotted in about a week but I don´t think it was because of the slug - it was fairly old. I think you can try it - if you do, let me know how does the slug look after digestion cause my was completely covered in mold. I also fed a slug to my nepenthes. It looks like it´s liquified and turned into a stinky goo. Bleh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 I also saw the one with the earthworm! I once fed a tiny slug to my VFT but I cut his head off to make sure he wouldn´t chew his way out. The trap rotted in about a week but I don´t think it was because of the slug - it was fairly old. I think you can try it - if you do, let me know how does the slug look after digestion cause my was completely covered in mold. I also fed a slug to my nepenthes. It looks like it´s liquified and turned into a stinky goo. Bleh. Might give it a go. Worms seem fairly safe, as they are unlikely to chew the plant. Don't fancy handling slugs any more than I would have to, and the thought of chopping the head off one makes me feel a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I was reading The Savage Garden last night, and he mentions VFTs eating worms, so sounds like it's official! Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to dig some worms I go! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecpman Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I was reading The Savage Garden last night, and he mentions VFTs eating worms, so sounds like it's official! Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to dig some worms I go! Haha that's dedication! I find woodlouse the easiest thing to feed mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Haha that's dedication! I find woodlouse the easiest thing to feed mine I wondered about woodlice, but don't they have too much hard stuff to be much of a dinner? Would it be worth the plant's while trying to digest all that armour? However, they are certainly easier to find, and less to handle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hee hee, not sure I'd try feeding my VFT with one of these... Yup, it really is a woodlouse, just a whopping one! More details here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecpman Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Would have thought so but my G14's seem to enjoy them Think I may need a bigger flytrap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Would have thought so but my G14's seem to enjoy them Fair comment, I'll have a go with woodlice then. I have one VFT that will manage, one that might just if the woodlouse is small, but two that are too small to take a whole woodlouse. Might have to look for small worms, or chop one up Think I may need a bigger flytrap! I think you need a bear trap for the monster I showed you! Quite frightening to think of a VFT big enough to eat one of those! You're talking traps of about 18" to fit the giant woodlouse in comfortably. Not sure I'd like to have one of those in my house, might lose a few children! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hud357 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Not convinced about earthworms but they will certainly scoff a Snail if it strays into a trap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Not convinced about earthworms but they will certainly scoff a Snail if it strays into a trap. Why not? I would have thought that a worm would be easier, as there aren;t any hard bits. It's all meat. Snails have a hard shell, and if they curl up inside it, the plant won't be able to digest anything, as the meat will be hidden away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Hello, This is a picture I took last year in my greehouse: I did nothing for that result. Laurent. Edited September 3, 2015 by Laurent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 This is a picture I took last year in my greehouse: I did nothing for that result. Great pic! Didn't the slug eat the plant? I thought they were known for being plant-eaters, hence gardeners' pests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 No, it died. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 No, it died. Can't feel too sorry for it, they're disgusting creatures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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