Zaf Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I have a couple questions about these before getting them... Can both the males and females fly? Also can they break the skin w/the spikes on their legs? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blattodea313 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Neither the females or males can fly. I wouldn't think they can break the skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 They are one of the most gentle roaches in the hobby. They are huge and calm. They are so awesome I can't explain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blattodea313 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Do they breed fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I think the males will jump and flutter to the ground, but that's not really flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Do they breed fast? NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sooooooooooooooooooooo slow...They are worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaf Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 so the males tend to be more skittish than the females? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamboo Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 these are my top favorite all time roach !!!! more so than giant caves ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 so the males tend to be more skittish than the females? I have not noticed this. Both sexes seem to be very chill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 these are my top favorite all time roach !!!! more so than giant caves ... Ya, they are way up there for me too. Definitely top 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanchantress Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Sorry for the late reply - I haven't been on roachforum for a long time... I have Peppered roaches and the gestation period is 6 months! Then you have to wait 9 months for the nymphs to mature into adults before they can continue the cycle. This is a species for very patient people But they are VERY gentle as others have mentioned and I find that the adults are much calmer than the nymphs, but no difference between the sexes as far as personality. They do not fly, but if you have a tall enclosure, when they start chasing each other around (usually around midnight- haha!) they can sometimes flutter from higher levels to lower levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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