Hisserdude Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 It's been about 5 months since my females have been laying ooths, and I have yet to see any hatchlings. I know Polyphagids take a long time to hatch and grow, but still, I'm concerned. Also, I saw a half eaten ootheca in the cage, why would they eat it? Is this species known to eat their ooths? Should I separate them? Any advice would be very much appreciated! Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor Samsa Mendel Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I'd wait another month before worrying. My domino roach oothecae took six months to start hatching. The nymphs also excel at not being seen, so you may have some and not be aware of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Ok, thanks! I expect them to be hard to find, I have trouble finding the adults sometimes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Yay I see babies in the cage!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phasmes222 Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Hi, what species is it? Cos that's a really long time. For my Therea bernhardti i waited 3,5 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 They are T.olegrandjeani. I kept them at room temperature, so that may be why they took longer to hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phasmes222 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Yes it depends on temperature. Mine are kept at 26°C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Yeah, yours are a bit warmer than mine, at most it gets to about 75 F in my bug room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phasmes222 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I started my therea colony with only 3 adults. And now they are loads of. That took a long time but i think they are quite productive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 I started with eight nymphs, three of them matured and produced many ootheca, the others are still nymphs. It only takes a few adults to make a ton of ootheca! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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