BugmanPrice Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I was wondering... what species of leaves does everyone like. I know that hardwoods (that have been shed for one season) are the best but as far what kinds are best is my question. Hard woods are pretty varied and I hear most people using oak or maples. There are a lot of species of oak though. Any suggestions or comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 White/bur/red/pin oak are mainly what I use. For my smaller species/tanks I use a mix of silver maple and I believe apple leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt K Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I use a variety of oak leaves with equal interest on the roaches part (though at times mostly red oak because that is what is in my yard). Other leaves so not seem to get eatn with the same interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 My death's heads eat maple leaves, and my hissers like dandelion and wild plantain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeriplanetaAmericana Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hello, I only give them dried oak leaves and they do well. Best regards, Javier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maarten.. Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Oak and bramble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugmanPrice Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 What species of oak. Oaks are very diverse...does the species matter at all? Oak and bramble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 What species of oak. Oaks are very diverse...does the species matter at all? I find red/white oak consumed more readily than say... Bur oak. Bur oak seems a lot courser too. Also, I had an idea a while back... Would leaves be a bit more appetizing to roaches if they were dipped in apple juice and air-dried? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I've tried Oak and Birch leaves for my B. Giganteus, they didnt touch it. They'll eat romaine lettuce though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeriplanetaAmericana Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Hello, There´s only one species of Oak, it´s Quercus rubur. There´re some other trees of Quercus genus, like Q. suber, Q. faginea, Q. ilex and Q. coccifera for example. Of course, this information is about Europe, but I think it´s ok for US. Best regards, Javier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugmanPrice Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 Thanks for everyone’s replies. We actually have many species of oak (as used in a common sense) in the United States. I can think of four of them within 100 yards of my house. It would be interesting to compare them, but I'm hypothesizing it doesn't make too much of difference but you never can tell. I'm going to try "experimenting" with a few that were mentioned and that I have access to. Thanks again everyone. Hello, There´s only one species of Oak, it´s Quercus rubur. There´re some other trees of Quercus genus, like Q. suber, Q. faginea, Q. ilex and Q. coccifera for example. Of course, this information is about Europe, but I think it´s ok for US. Best regards, Javier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maarten.. Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 What species of oak. Oaks are very diverse...does the species matter at all? Sorry for the late answer. I give all kinds of oak. If they don't like it, they musn't eat it, but they always do. Most of the oak is 'european oak' , loosely translated from dutch, which is Quercus petraea and Quercus robur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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