Ok I have a question. In one of my new large bins I have been seeing females with egg sacs out over the past couple weeks and no babies??? Whats going on? Usually when I see egg sacs babies follow within a day or so. HELP!
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LindsayMarie
Nov 25, 2003 05:38 PM
Replies (7)
SaveFerris
Nov 25, 2003 07:23 PM
What species are you talking about?
Has anything changed? Humidity? Temp? Are you disturbing them?
LindsayMarie
Nov 25, 2003 08:03 PM
Oops! Cant believe I forgot what species...lol
Lobster roaches, only kind I have right now. The only thing I can think of that changed in this bin, is that one they are younger. The oldest ones just got their wings maybe a month ago. Second they are placed on top of the reptile cages like the other bins, except they are the bin on top of the cooler side of the reptile cage versus the hot side.
Sonya
Nov 26, 2003 09:38 AM
>>Oops! Cant believe I forgot what species...lol
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>>Lobster roaches, only kind I have right now. The only thing I can think of that changed in this bin, is that one they are younger. The oldest ones just got their wings maybe a month ago. Second they are placed on top of the reptile cages like the other bins, except they are the bin on top of the cooler side of the reptile cage versus the hot side.
I would tend to think that they are stressed due to too low heat and that is why you are seeing egg cases but not babies. . I talked to someone who said they stick them out when stressed by suboptimal conditions.
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Sonya
lizardman
Nov 26, 2003 10:24 AM
Sonya is right. Female roaches will usually abort oothecas in sub-optimal temperature, moisture & food availability conditions. This is done to conserve energy. In some cases, the ootheca will be eaten by the female roach.
LindsayMarie
Nov 26, 2003 08:53 PM
What should I do? Is a human heat pad safe for now? If set on low? How about a bulb, 25 watt for 90 quart? What color bulb would be best to not disturb them (red, blue, green)?
SaveFerris
Nov 27, 2003 06:49 PM
I wouldnt recommend lights because they love darkness... I use human heating pads (not when im not home).
Use a thermometer, just place it on the bottom of thier tank and check it after the heating pads been on awhile.
lizardman
Nov 30, 2003 03:13 AM
I supply my roaches with heat via a ceramic heat emitter(CHE), but in the past I've used red/blue & "blacklight" incandescent bulbs. The main objective is to provide the proper temps for the roaches to promote active growth & breeding cycles.
