breeding roaches

[Linds]

I had no idea stick bugs were illegal to keep. What is the reasoning behind this? I see them everywhere...

Originally posted by Stockwell
they pooped all over the grapes, which changed the flavor)

LOL tasty! :flick:

[Stockwell]

Linds, you won't find them in too many pet shops, at least not anymore. A few pet stores had surprise "visits" last summer.
I've heard exotic Mantids are also banned,and those giant African snails are also a big No No.
I assume its all the same reason, fear of them colonizing or hybridizing with native stocks or becoming a pest
I'm not sure the exact reasoning or how the decision is made.
Luckily the common staple feeder bugs are allowed.

B. dubia (a bit more expensive to start)(orange spotted not orange head) don't climb smooth surfaces, are easy to sex, live bear ~30, don't stink, eat vegies, don't really need substrate(but a verticle roach motel is good), and don't have the hard exo that some have. Leave some frase on the bottom because from what I know the nymphs get nutrition from it when young.

[CHRISANDBOIDS14]

Thats gay,

How could a stick bug hybridize with something in Canada?

[Linds]

Originally posted by CHRISANDBOIDS14

How could a stick bug hybridize with something in Canada?

I'm not terribly knowledgeble in the world of stick bugs, but are the exotic stick bugs (I know they come from Australia and Africa, dunno where else) related to our Native stick bugs? Maybe we have other flora that is similar enough to pose a potential threat of hybridization. Just because an animal doesn't come from the same spot in the world doesn't mean you can rule out hybridization.

[CHRISANDBOIDS14]

Thanks,

I agree. I was just thinking that there would be nothing for it to hybridize with? I did not know there were stick bugs in Canada. What are they?

I think you meant fauna(wildlife) not flora(plants)?

[Linds]

Oops, yeah forgive my sleepiness I don't know the latin name of the stick bugs we have here, I just know everyone calls them walking sticks and they used to startle the crap out of me as a kid because I would be right up close thinking they were part of the tree and they would move.

Taken from http://www.thehoffmanfamily.com/imag...s/stickbug.jpg

<img src="http://www.thehoffmanfamily.com/images/creatures/stickbug.jpg">

[CHRISANDBOIDS14]

I never knew we had those here in Canada? They must be in Ontario or something hey(im an Albertan)? Cool little guys