Anyone here keep these guys...?

Nivek

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yup, that much i know lol...I was curious as to whether or not anyone here kept them
 

Randolph XX()

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used to keep some land sp, but i am not sure if it was leeches or not
can grow to 50 cm to over a meter, they suck the worms for life
can any one offer the genus name?
 

beetleman

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looks like some sort of turtle leech,and you know what they feed on :D but i think you can use frogs and other amphibians, i'll tell you why i have a hirudo medicinel leech, a true blood feeder it feeds on sick frogs that i get in the petshop,the frogs are on their way out,i put it in with the leech and it feeds,doesn't need a meal for months after that,i tried liver,it did not take to it.make sure it is in very clean water at all times,and kept very cool,and dark(they hate light) ps. i love frogs i would never feed the leech a healthy one just the ones that are pretty much on their way out.hope this helps a bit.
 

roach dude

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nivek,just curiouse to find out how big is the "leech" at the monment???
 
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