What are the key points of centipede artificial breeding technology?
The centipede is a very intimidating arthropod, also called the hundred-legged worm, because it has as many pairs of legs as its body has segments. The centipede also has a very wide distribution range and is a species with venom glands that can secrete venom, but it can also be used as medicine, and in recent years the number of artificially bred centipedes has increased. Below, let us take a look at the introduction to the key points of centipede artificial breeding technology.
I. Introduction to the key points of centipede artificial breeding technology
Key point one: Keep the breeding environment quiet
When artificially breeding centipedes, the requirements for the rearing environment are relatively high, because centipedes must remain undisturbed during egg laying, hatching, and other stages; if they are disturbed, they will eat the eggs they have laid or the young centipedes. Because the timing of centipede egg laying differs, phenomena such as snatching and eating eggs often occur. Therefore, before the female centipede lays eggs, they must be raised separately. If they cannot be separated, they can also be isolated using bottomless glass cups.
During the hatching period, the centipede does not drink water or eat food, and relies on its own nutrients to sustain life activities. Therefore, before the centipede lays eggs, it must accumulate a large amount of food to supply nutrition for this period. The pre-laying food intake should be increased, and attention should be paid to supplementing various nutrients, promoting the female centipede to eat more so it can cope with the subsequent production work.
When the centipede is hatching, strong light must not be used; install red lights in advance, and then cover the windows with curtains. Once egg laying begins, do not move the hatching tank at will.
Key point two: Pay attention to the rearing density of centipedes
When artificially raising centipedes, attention should be paid to subsequent changes in the centipedes' body length, and they should be appropriately divided into groups and raised in separate tanks, so we must consider the purchase of these containers.
Key point three: Feeding key points
When feeding centipedes, the hygiene of the feed tank must be maintained, and do not feed contaminated bait, otherwise centipedes may easily eat it by mistake and die. Usually, attention should also be paid to the hygiene of the rearing environment; it cannot be too dirty or messy. Usually, attention should be paid to observing the growth of the centipedes, and diseased centipedes should be removed in time to prevent the spread of disease.
II. Is breeding centipedes profitable?
The medicinal value of centipedes is relatively high, and especially processed centipedes sell for a higher price. According to the relevant market prices for centipedes, large centipedes of twelve cm or more can sell for about two yuan each. If they are a bit shorter, they are basically one yuan and fifty cents each. Of course, there are also smaller ones priced at just a few mao each.
In addition to soaked centipedes, deep-fried centipedes are now also very popular, and people can accept them too; basically, two can only be sold for five yuan. Because wild centipedes are becoming fewer and fewer, not only because of environmental changes and pollution, but also because of artificial capture, artificial breeding has developed, and if preparations are fully made in all aspects, it should be profitable.