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Mixing Insects.... 1st timer questions..

calmly0crashing Feb 23, 2008 01:27 AM

I am an avid herper and exotic animal fan/caretaker but have always harbored the dream of having a large display tank containing insects.

I am trying to find out which species are compatible.. I'm not really familiar with many insects that are kept as pets in general but I am thinking something along the lines of Hissers, Death's Head roaches, Giant Madagascar Millipedes... and anything that would go well with them. I am not sure if the listed species are compatible (they seem to have the same/similar req.s)...

Maybe these species won't do well and maybe there's another 'assortment' that will thrive better together? Any tips/advice/suggestions at all would be wonderful!

So...

Can Death's Head Roaches, Hissers, and Giant Millipedes live together?

How many specimens will a 20 gallon high hold?

They all seem to require the same care.. Which bedding is the best for them? I favor Nature's Bed/coconut fiber due to being environmentally sound in many ways as well as holding humidity well (moldy though?).

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calmly0crashing Feb 23, 2008 01:29 AM

Oh and a imagine a heat pad and/or red reptile heat bulb are the preferred methods of heating?

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