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From: lw0y+@andrew.cmu.edu (Laurie Walz)
Newsgroups: sci.bio
Subject: Insects and Reptiles
Message-ID: <0Yl8K=y00Uh-M0nFE7@andrew.cmu.edu>
Date: 19 Jul 89 13:43:39 GMT
Organization: School of Urban and Public Affairs, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
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An idea has occured to me that I would like to mention to those of you
out there knowledgable about reptiles to evaluate for me.

I am moving to Florida pretty soon, and have heard that insects can be
pretty bad down there.  I want to avoid using pesticides as I have
pet parrots and a cat.  The question I have is whether there is a type of
insectivorous reptile I can buy as a pet that I can keep in my little house
to eat the bugs (i.e. palmetto bugs).  (I heard of a scientist working
in a field station in the Amazon do this.)

I would not be acquiring this reptile solely as a way to control the bugs --
I have been interested in adding a reptile or two to my menagerie for
some time.  If I could get one who eats roaches--that would be perfect!
(No kisses on the lips though :-)    )

Any opinions on this notion would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!