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Roach question...

Mothi Jun 06, 2003 08:34 PM

I am considering getting a reptile that eats insects, but still not 100% decided on what. But what I am thinking about first is what food types I am willing to keep and what I can breed. So I am wanting to find out more about roaches.

Are there any roaches that don't climb glass but breed well and are considered good food for lizards? I don't think I can handle having roaches who can climb out of a glass tank or even a smooth plastic one if that is how I plan to cage my lizard.

Are there any good caresheets on raising and breeding roaches that are helpful to take a look at?

Thanks.

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James Tu Jun 09, 2003 09:44 AM

Further down in this forum I posted several non-climbing species. Roaches take some time to get going, but can be one of the best food sources once you get your colony established. Two of my three main colonies are just about grow to a few hundred adults. Now I should be able to produce a very constant source of feeders. I also posted info on how I kkep my roaches in a previous post. The main thing is heat and food. Then its just a matter of time.
James

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