wcbpolish Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I noted a male hisser in my colony that is not symmetrical. Some of his body segments toward the end of his abdomen seem to connect incorrectly across his back. I am not really sure how better to explain in. I tried to take a picture, but it was not very good quality. It may be awhile before I get a chance to try taking a better picture. Note the segments toward his posterior end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 This happens during molting and hardening of the new exoskeleton. Here is any example from one of my species: http://www.roachforum.com/index.php?showtopic=4404 This roach went on to lead a full life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcbpolish Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Yes, that looks like a similar disorder. I am not sure if my male is in his last instar, or is an adult. I probably won't choose to breed from him, but I also probably won't work too hard to prevent him from breeding. He's got plenty of "normal" brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 If its a bad molt it might be due to bad husbandry or damage from another roach that healed, not genetics, which means breeding him means normal offspring. Roaches live a normal life with this. Are you planning on giving him away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcbpolish Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 If its a bad molt it might be due to bad husbandry or damage from another roach that healed, not genetics, which means breeding him means normal offspring. Roaches live a normal life with this. Are you planning on giving him away? I don't have specific plans for him at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I don't have specific plans for him at the moment. If you lived in the US I might of considered buying him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcbpolish Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Keith, I just sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcbpolish Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 If you lived in the US I might of considered buying him. Oh, and I do live in the USA... Minnesota... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I'll take good care of him, he's already settled in doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 That looks like a common defect that shows up in a variety of different invertebrates and is very prevalent in certain beetle larvae. It is probably a specific genetic defect though it might relate to embryogenesis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 That looks like a common defect that shows up in a variety of different invertebrates and is very prevalent in certain beetle larvae. It is probably a specific genetic defect though it might relate to embryogenesis. The last part, is that where in the ootheca they are at the end and squished thus making them look odd because not enough room to develop normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I noted a male hisser in my colony that is not symmetrical. Some of his body segments toward the end of his abdomen seem to connect incorrectly across his back. I am not really sure how better to explain in. I tried to take a picture, but it was not very good quality. It may be awhile before I get a chance to try taking a better picture. Note the segments toward his posterior end. He's doing great, I named him Mr. Twister. I bet you wouldnt believe its the same guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanBuck Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Wow! He is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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