Chinese insect fans Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I found a large P. americana under a tree which near my home yesterday evening. I caught it and put it into a bottle at once. But it refuses to eat any food now. I know it is healthy because it is very smart and can run very fast. I don't know what's wrong with it. Who can tell me what to do? Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 He/she is probably just a little bit flustered, or maybe not hungry at all. Allow it to settle in and then offer food again later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Mabye get something larger for it to live in a bottle will just stress it. Small plastic cage works good they sell for small animals. Put something in so it can hide if it chooses, they eat when its dark out so put food in before bed. They love sweet foods like apples and bananas, white bread moistened with water, and dog or cat food. Mist the cage with water daily, they need humidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcep Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 American roach is a tough species, but no matter how tough it is you need to provide a basic set up instead of a plastic bottle. A container in proper size, barrier, hiding, water source and food; those would be easy to set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinese insect fans Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 Mabye get something larger for it to live in a bottle will just stress it. Small plastic cage works good they sell for small animals. Put something in so it can hide if it chooses, they eat when its dark out so put food in before bed. They love sweet foods like apples and bananas, white bread moistened with water, and dog or cat food. Mist the cage with water daily, they need humidity. Thanks for your advise. It's all right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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