Herpetologyfrk Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I recently had a male Eurycotis opaca mature. I don't know if it is a common occurrence within the genus or not but he started hissing when I would prod him onto my hand. I'm sure it isn't a big deal but I thought it was cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Yep, they do that. Blaberus will do it too. I believe it has something to do with the mechanism that drives their defensive odors out of their bodies. If you noticed they have to squeeze their abdomen to make the hiss and only after doing so will you smell any defensive odors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbrush Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Sounds like they're hissing much better than some of my hissers! I have some will try to hiss, but all you hear is a subtle sound of air being squeezed, but no hiss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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