roach question

[nguyen_inc]

Which common roach breeds the quickest? I been reading sites and they keep saying different infomation. I am asking this because I want to breed roaches for my herps. thanks...

[CarlC]

Hi,

All of the commonly found Blaberus species bred well. Nephodia cinera (lobster roach's) are also really easy and fast producing.

I like the lobsters the best becasue they are rather small.

Carl

[nguyen_inc]

carlc ; I see your also from pa, are you going to be at the hamburg show on Oct. 16th?

[SaIiLdVaEnR]

I prefer discoids. They tend to burrow a bit, but they cannot climb glass or fly. Therefore, the chances of escape in a smart set up are zero.

Aidan

[Vanan]

Aidan is right, I'd go with non glass climibers over fast breeders. The best all rounded species seems to be Blaptica dubia. Non climbers and breed fast. Easier to find some of you're in the US. Look up the Roach Man at http://www.angelfire.com/wy/roaches/roachprice.html

[CarlC]

Yes I will be at Hamburg. I try to never miss it.

Yes the larger species of roach that do not climb are great feeders but those spines on the legs present many problems for tender mouthed animals. I only work with Chameleons so hand feeding roach's is my method. I also find that when feeding diurnal animals the non climbing species are usually alot less active.

The glass climbers do present the issue of escape but with proper containment it is not an issue.

I still feel no matter what species they are still one of the better foods.

Carl

[Vanan]

I still feel no matter what species they are still one of the better foods.

Hear hear!!

[nguyen_inc]

Lets meet up at the show if you want. We can make plan when the time comes near.

while in study hall I was thinking it might be better if I buy one species that can climb glass(lobster or hissers) and one species that don't(false dealth or real dealth heads, caves, spots ect.) Because, the climers I can easly feed for my tree dwelling geckos and the others I can feed to my monitors and leopard geckos. I don't no... I guess I will find out at the show if they have any of the nonclimbers

[Vanan]

Just collect a bunch of species, you'll end up loving them all anyways. It's just as cool to raise your own roaches for interest's sake as compared to for feeders.

[CarlC]

You'll have no problem getting all of the more common species at Hamburg. The selection is usually pretty good.
Sounds like a plan. I'll probably forget so just contact me once it is closer.

Carl

[nguyen_inc]

sounds like a plan, see you at hamburg

[blazinreps]

I just picked up some discoids almost imposible for them to escape but the adults are a lill big for most lizards. u could try lobsters but they can climb.