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Do grasshoppers have a season that they mate I want to breed them?

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Grasshoppers tend to mate throughout the summer months and into early autumn.

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My grasshopper has a black stinger-looking thing. What could this be?

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These may be the tips of the ovipositor on a female grasshopper. These are used to help the female dig in the ground to lay her eggs.

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How long do grasshoppers live?

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Grasshoppers will generally live about one year.

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How do grasshoppers dig holes to lay their eggs?

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After breeding, female grasshoppers dig a hole in the ground in which to lay their eggs by using a special tube in their abdomen known as an ovipositor. The ovipositor is first used to dig the hole, and then to deposit the eggs one by one into the hole.

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How do I remove baby grasshoppers from the mother and still keep them alive? I do not have enough space to hold the babies, but I wish for them to survive while still keeping the mother.

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Take the mother grasshopper out of its cage and gently put it into a temporary holding area. Then take the cage outside and place it in an area that would be beneficial for the babies. Remove the lid from the cage and let the babies come out on their own. They will jump out and be on their way. Once all the babies have left the cage, bring it back inside and carefully put your mommy back inside of it.

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How do I determine if the grasshopper is a baby or an adult?

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Babies are very small, like smaller than your pinkie fingernail. The babies also don't have wings yet.

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How do grasshoppers lay eggs?

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Grasshoppers lay eggs by using their ovipositor to dig into the ground and then laying their eggs in the hole. The mothers do not stay and care for their young, obviously.

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I have a boy and girl grasshopper. I found them both missing one of their jumper legs. Will they still be able to have babies?

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Yes, no problems will occur in the babies, just make sure they have 2 - 3" of soil, dried oats, coconut fiber, or sand.

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Is the size of the grasshopper an indication of its sex?

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No, just the shape of the abdomen.

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Can grasshoppers breed with katydids?

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No, they are different species.

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Do I need to squeeze it?

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Not "squeeze," just gently pinch the grasshopper to keep it still.

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Is the mouth at the bottom of the head or below the antennae at the front?

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The mouth is between the underside and the middle of the head.

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The cage that I keep mine in has holes big enough for a baby grasshopper to escape. Can I move the eggs to a different cage before they hatch?

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Yes, you can move them, but be careful. After hatching, the parents will not take care of the baby grasshoppers.

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The ground is wet and I don't have sand, what do I put at the bottom of the tank?

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Dig some soil from your yard and lay it flat for a few days to dry it out a bit and you should be good to go.

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Can I keep grasshoppers alive in an empty plastic bottle?

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You can, as long as you ensure that you put holes in the bottle.

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Can I keep them in my house?

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As long as they are in a cage and they don't get too hot or too cold. Room temperature (around 73 F) is fine.

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What is the best way to breed grasshoppers and what is the best diet?

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To breed grasshoppers, simply place a male and a female together in anything that will keep them together. If this doesn't work, then try a new male or a new female. The best diet for a grasshopper is large blades of grass. Rub your fingers against the two flat sides of the grass, up and down. If there is strong friction, then the grasshopper will like it the best.

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I catch millions of grasshoppers every day, and some of them have lost a leg, are they still able to do a mating call?

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They only use one leg to chirp by rubbing it on their wing. So yes, they can.

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What does it mean if weird things came out of a grasshopper after I squeezed it?

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It depends on where it came out from. If a sticky, brown liquid came out of its mouth, that may be the contents of its stomach, regurgitated as a defense mechanism. However, if it came out of anywhere else, it is likely that you squeezed the grasshopper way too hard and harmed it. Be careful when picking up grasshoppers, as they are much smaller than us and easily harmed. Only hold tight enough to keep it still, do not squeeze!

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Do male grasshoppers have structures that hold the female during mating? And what is it called?

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No, males mount the female so they do not need a structure. The females are on the bottom because they are larger than the males.

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How long do grasshoppers live in captivity?

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Grasshoppers will live for about a year or slightly longer in captivity as long as they are healthy.

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