Wolfie Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I'm sure there was a topic about this but now I can't find it. I'm excited that my special oblongonota nymph (fondly known as Panic) has started hissing, though he's now unable to shut up. But as I am losing track of how old he is, I figured this was a good milestone to call from. So, how many moults do hissers normally have before they start hissing? How many moults before they are fully grown? Because I'm sure he's not an adult because he's not very big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Jeez I want to say about 5 or so molts into his life he should start hissing? I can't remember so don't quote me on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varnon Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I think they will do the alarm his at molt 4 or 5. Adult is the 7th molt? I wouldn't be surprised if they courtship hisses and fighting hisses only occur in adulthood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hissers gonna hiss. That sounds about right, I thought he was around 4 or 5 moults, but he grows so slowly it's impossible to remember, he's over a year old and still not fully grown. So 7th is adult? I'm quite excited for that then he grew insanely with his most recent shed, if he's got 2 or 3 more to go he's going to be gigantic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I believe if it's a male it's 6 molts and 7 for females. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Ooh! I'm excited for him reaching maturity! I'm bizarrely proud of this little guy, he is a trooper, not long to go now. I'm thinking he's going to be pretty darn spectacular when he's mature. His mother was the biggest roach I've ever seen in all my days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I found your old topic! http://www.roachforum.com/index.php?showtopic=4626&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1 I've been hoping for updated photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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