Matt K Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Hi all. I began to wonder, just what is a "large collection" vs. moderate or small collection. What do you consider to be a large number of species to have? How many people do you think have collections larger that 8 species? 20 species? 50? I think I have a large collection compared to roach keepers, but compared to some other invertebrate keepers I am not so sure. OR you can answer: How many species do you think are in the hobby today of: a) roaches and b)overall invertebrates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Large collection = 20+ species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugmanPrice Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I would it say it depends on your outlook of enthusiast. I mean 95% of people that own cockroaches have one species of feeder or hisser. Compared to Orin my four species make me feel substandard. To most "average" people having one species is weird and having a collection of two different species of icky cockroach is insane. Oh well, I don't feel I need to have the title of a large collection (Insert male compensation joke here of your choice). I think the same line goes to other inverts, having three species of tarantula to most is kind of impressive but to Kelly Swift anything under 20+ isn't a collection but a small sampler pack. Interesting thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt K Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 Bugman- Your post REALLY cracks me up ... but there is a good perspective point, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 *crys over three species* I think I'm in agreement with Zephyr, 20+ species sure seems like a lot. But for overall invertebrates, that's nothing. For roaches in the hobby, maybe 50 or so species. I can't even count all the tarantulas alone, so I have no clue on the number of invertebrates. Good thread idea, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EffeCi Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I'm breeding around 60 different species... May be something is wrong with me? Help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maarten.. Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I've got 13 species, and cave crickets, no other animals. My girlfriend has got a cat and he demands more work and certainly more money than the roaches. I guess 59 different species is still ok, more species is a bit over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeriplanetaAmericana Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I've got 16 species or roaches, 0.1.1 D. variegatus (pregnant female ^^) , 0.1.6 P. imperator, 0.0.2 H. paucidens 0.0.2 A. seemani, 0.0.2 B. albopilosa, 0.0.1 C. fimbriatus and 0.0.1 A. gigas I would like to have over 50 species Best regards, Javier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crittergu Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I believe anyone keeping over 1 species in their house(intentionally! ) is an enthusiast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arachyd Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 " I've got 13 species, and cave crickets, no other animals. My girlfriend has got a cat and he demands more work and certainly more money than the roaches. I guess 59 different species is still ok, more species is a bit over the top. laugh.gif wink.gif" Nothing wrong with 13 species. Just think, some people keep 50 or so cats in their house. Even when I was totally anti-roach I'd rather go in a house with 5000 roaches than 50 cats, and I actually like cats. I'm up to 3 species (roaches that is) and assorted T's, isopods, dogs, snakes, lizards, indoor and outdoor fish, chinchillas and a small herd of rabbits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog08 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 " I've got 13 species, and cave crickets, no other animals. My girlfriend has got a cat and he demands more work and certainly more money than the roaches. I guess 59 different species is still ok, more species is a bit over the top. laugh.gif wink.gif" Nothing wrong with 13 species. Just think, some people keep 50 or so cats in their house. Even when I was totally anti-roach I'd rather go in a house with 5000 roaches than 50 cats, and I actually like cats. I'm up to 3 species (roaches that is) and assorted T's, isopods, dogs, snakes, lizards, indoor and outdoor fish, chinchillas and a small herd of rabbits. 3 species here but I want a few more... My wife thinks 3 species is WAY to many though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Roach Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Only species I have is native cave crickets in my basement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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