Peter Clausen Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Okay, here's the deal. I acquired a breeding colony of these roaches a year or so ago with the understanding that I would breed them and distribute them to the US hobby. Their scientific name is Simandoa conserfariam, with the latter meaning "to conserve" and it is in that spirit that I have initially offered them to our members here: Orin, Mr. Crackerpants, Zephyr and blatta70. What's the big deal? These roaches (originally) came from a mine in Africa that was apparently mined for bauxite and they are not known from any other place. Their one habitat is gone, meaning that captivity is the only place they exist. Anyway, I have another lot of 8 of them that I want to send to somebody. So, we're going to let the membership here decide who should get the next batch of them. I am specifically requesting that no member here submits their own name as a candidate. If you submit your own name or plead on your own behalf in any way, you'll be disqualified not only from getting this next batch, but quite likely have your own name moved down the list a rung (or ladder) or two. What I am requesting here is for our membership on this forum to form a consensus for who is mostly likely to do a fantastic job in helping us to perpetuate the existence of this species. Who will keep them alive and share them with others? Sorry, but this offer is only open to US members of this forum. I can't ship internationally. Also, please, nobody send me PM's to ask for these or to be on a list for them. When the next batch comes available I will be offering them in similar fashion. I will be covering shipping costs, as well. Here's a video I shot of the species when I first received them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I nominate island reptiles, I know him personally and he is frequently a vendor at reptile shows where inverts are also sold so once many individuals are bred a few can be passed on to others to keep the population in captivity growing. He has various roach species already so this would be a fantastic addition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.hartzog Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I was going to suggest keith but i like his idea it seems like island would be the best way to establish and distribute them into the hobby eventually. P.s. sorry about the pm's and emails regarding these guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Clausen Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 No worries, S. Hartzog. I don't recall your emailing me about them. So many people have and between the three forums (and others) I am totally lost on who's who most of the time. I'll check back here in a day or two. I'm off to hopefully collect more Parcoblatta americana in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariblatta Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I would go with Island reptiles too! I'll check back here in a day or two. I'm off to hopefully collect more Parcoblatta americana in the morning! Do you plan on selling these guys? It's one of the 4 species of Parcoblattas that I still haven't got in possession so I would love to get these guys from you. Can you help me with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I'll second Keith, he's been a roach hobbyist a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchellwk Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I agree Keith and Island Reptiles are great choices, but I would also throw Cariblatta's name into the mix. He's a great guy who really loves his bugs and does a great job in his husbandry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Keith For the win!!! Long time dedication in roaches will get my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 i also vote keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I would like to vote for Keith also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfox Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I'd go for Keith since he seems to be a very earnest member of the hobby and this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebbewocky Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Keith gets my vote as well. I'm going to have to get some more rep here to make people nominate me next time haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Jebbewocky you can get a vote from this noob... Someday my friend, someday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Keith gets my vote as well. I'm going to have to get some more rep here to make people nominate me next time haha. Don't worry I have some extras though it would seem nobody wants them unless they're free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebbewocky Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I'd be willing to pay for them if I can afford it and I had some husbandry info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpython Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 agreed with wocky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xandri Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 They are gorgeous! ( I never thought I'd say that about a roach! ) Although, so far I really like the Halloween roach too. Someday... I think Keith got the win? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wodesorel Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Don't worry I have some extras though it would seem nobody wants them unless they're free There's a ton of interest from me, but not enough funds or enough space for yet another enclosure. Hoping that may change soon, as I would love to have them! Believe me, there was some major cursing here the day you posted they were available, since if you had listed them even a month earlier I could have done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariblatta Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 So...when will the winner be announced? It's pretty certain that Keith is the winner by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 So...when will the winner be announced? It's pretty certain that Keith is the winner by now I'm not able to keep the roaches, but if I won can I pick who I would give them too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfox Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I'm not able to keep the roaches, but if I won can I pick who I would give them too? Aww why not? They should be a super interesting species to keep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Aww why not? They should be a super interesting species to keep. No more room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfox Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 No more room There's always room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 There's always room. Not when you live with your parents and your room is like a box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Hey who said anyone would know you had them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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