Better To Feed Older Traps Or Newer Ones?

Better To Feed Older Traps Or Newer Ones?#187146

By Kathleen13 -  Sat Sep 14, 2013 4:44 am
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- Sat Sep 14, 2013 4:44 am #187146

So, when feeding a VFT, which is more important to consider- the fact that feeding a trap might cause it to blacken and die afterwards, so maybe choose an older one? Or the fact that a newer trap might be better at catching and digesting the prey?

Re: Better To Feed Older Traps Or Newer Ones?#187163

By flytrapidge7 -  Sat Sep 14, 2013 3:24 pm
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- Sat Sep 14, 2013 3:24 pm #187163

Hmm. I would say any healthy fully mature trap would be possible.

Re: Better To Feed Older Traps Or Newer Ones?#187166

By Matt -  Sat Sep 14, 2013 3:45 pm
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- Sat Sep 14, 2013 3:45 pm #187166

Old traps will normally die during the digestion process, assuming they are on their way out already. For this reason, I usually look for newer traps that have recently opened and set for the first time to feed.

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Re: Better To Feed Older Traps Or Newer Ones?#187355

By xr280xr -  Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:09 pm
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- Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:09 pm #187355

I usually look for a mid-aged trap. They usually are very ready to snap shut but have had time to develop their full color. Sometimes individual traps will stop developing redness after eating, so I'm told. I can't remember if I've ever actually observed this.

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