How many would I need to start a colony would 20-50 be enough?
Thanks
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Josh Delaney
Delaney Colubrids
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discoids/false death head roaches
DelaneyColubrids
Sep 05, 2007 11:08 AM
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Brujo
Sep 06, 2007 01:21 PM
I once started a colony with 1/2 dozen.
You should be well on your way with that many!
Then again, it depends on how many you need to produce 
I'd suggest setting up several colonies; that way if one fails you have back-ups.
Cheers,
James
DelaneyColubrids
Sep 06, 2007 09:39 PM
So I should just keep them warm and have enough water crystals for them and food and they should do ok right?
thanks
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Josh Delaney
Delaney Colubrids
Brujo
Sep 07, 2007 12:15 AM
I don't use the water crystals, but I imagine they'll work.
I keep mine in the low eighties, on about 3" of mulch/potting soil, with a few pieces of egg carton. I just feed them scrap veggies & fruit, & sometimes fish food flakes. Once in a while, I might pour a bit of water in, or mist the tank (I use a 10 gallon), but they get most of their moisture from the food.
I'm just kind of maintaining them, so you might do it differently to produce quantities.
James
