Matttoadman Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 So my start of E. Javanica is about 26. There appear to be 10 males that I have seen and 2 females molted out thus far. This not for sure as I haven't removed things and did an official count. Will this effect breeding? I know I don't need that many males for fertility. My wife heard a series of loud noises, it was two males fighting and slamming a branch against the glass. By the way hisser fights rule! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 So my start of E. Javanica is about 26. There appear to be 10 males that I have seen and 2 females molted out thus far. This not for sure as I haven't removed things and did an official count. Will this effect breeding? I know I don't need that many males for fertility. My wife heard a series of loud noises, it was two males fighting and slamming a branch against the glass. By the way hisser fights rule! I don't think it would be too much of a problem, though you may want to make sure the females have ample hiding spaces. Yes, hisser fights are pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pannaking22 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Male hissers can be very entertaining when fighting over food, space, mates, etc. Always fun to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sfairbairniii Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 My set up is very detailed and plenty of places for females and young to hide. However, I started off with about 25 adults and the mix was about half n half. My females started aborting their eggs. I witnessed males, yes being cool and fighting, but this will stress the females to no end. I fed off all males, but the strongest 3. I was left with 3 males and about 13 females. My females immediately started giving birth to clutches the very next week and haven't had one female abort her eggs since. My colonies are in a temp controlled room with an ambient humidity level around 70%. Once the colony is bigger say around 100 adults plus then I wouldn't think male female percentages would really matter. Just in these smaller colonies we start with. Just my 2 cents everyone. Once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matttoadman Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 Thank you for the insight. It does make sense. I have been hesitant to feed them off because im new to the roach hobby. I guess afraid I'll feed off a bunch and then the males would die. But I guess you only need a few males anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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