clairmj Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Hello, The title pretty much explains all; last night, I dabbed on the back of my L. verrucosa female and a little later it excreted clear liquid from its mouth. I'm wondering what the liquid is and what caused my roach to produce it???? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specimen24-6 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Although I don't have that species I have seen my hissers and dubia excrete the clear liquid and it has a odd smell too I believe it's a defence mechanism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 It's some kind of defense mechanism. A lot of mine do this if I pick them up too quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 It is cockroach saliva. It is an allergen for some people. http://www.cmi.ustc.edu.cn/2/3/177.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 It is cockroach saliva. It is an allergen for some people. http://www.cmi.ustc.edu.cn/2/3/177.pdf Awesome paper; never really understood what was going on when it happened. The more you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Awesome paper; never really understood what was going on when it happened. The more you know. Yes, pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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