brunoboy Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I am establishing a lobster roach colony and I've been noticing these little centipede-like creatures that are breeding as well in my enclosures. Any one know what these little dudes are? I don't think they are bothering my roaches. thanks! This looks like an awesome forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Centipedes are not something you run into much as a cage pest (I've not heard of it). I'm guessing it's some other type of invert, any chance you can post a photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt K Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Centipedes are not something you run into much as a cage pest (I've not heard of it). I'm guessing it's some other type of invert, any chance you can post a photo? ....they may be beetle larvae, not centipedes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunoboy Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 ....they may be beetle larvae, not centipedes.... I guess the little centepide-looking-creepy-crawlies are something of a cleanup bug that many cricket breeders use to 'clean up' after crix?? They aren't beetles-----and they do reproduce. I'll try to get pics. of the little buggers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drasar Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I'd love to see the picts cause I'm really curious to see what's in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arachyd Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 They might be isopods. Some people use them for tank maintenance. I suppose if you use your imagination a bit they could look like centipedes. Usually they are a grey color but there are lots of variations. Do they look like this at all? Some have a more rounded back end but most are similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Yup those are isopods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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