> Now, cave wetas are pure predators, just about; they'll eat their > siblings if they get a chance. So... as I always say: wetas are in > the > green business - been doing it for 200 million years or so. > recycling > is their thing I believe cave wetas grow REALLY large - up to about a foot AFAIR. I wonder if Jinx is as comfortable playing with them as with the "little" ones we get around here which are 'only' up to 2 or maybe 3 inches long. I'll handle these 'small' sized ones if I must to eg take them outside when they occasionally turn up indoors but they are still impressively creepy creatures. RM -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist