Onagro Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 A short time ago, I decided to give my Death's Head roaches a naturalistic setup. They lived in a plastic bin for over 2 years and had no issues with feeding before. I still had magnolia leaves left over from my dart frog days and decided to use the as hiding places for the roaches. About a week later, the leaves were devoured while they ignored their normal food. Is it safe for roaches to eat magnolia leaves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt K Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 A short time ago, I decided to give my Death's Head roaches a naturalistic setup. They lived in a plastic bin for over 2 years and had no issues with feeding before. I still had magnolia leaves left over from my dart frog days and decided to use the as hiding places for the roaches. About a week later, the leaves were devoured while they ignored their normal food. Is it safe for roaches to eat magnolia leaves? Yes. Magnolia is safe for leaf-nibbling roaches. Same for many Ficus. sp. also, fyi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onagro Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Yes. Magnolia is safe for leaf-nibbling roaches. Same for many Ficus. sp. also, fyi. Thanks, I guess they will have to have cork bark since they keep nibbling the leaves down to nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I recall magnolias are among the oldest plants so I imagine cockroaches were eating them 250million years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onagro Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 I recall magnolias are among the oldest plants so I imagine cockroaches were eating them 250million years ago. You know, I never thought of it like that and I'm a huge fossil person! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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