Jerry Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Have to large male Madagascar hissers and five what I thought were juvenile females I heard some where that hissers only hiss as adults if that's the case then my females are adults but very much smaller than the males is that correct or do I have two different types of hissers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All About Arthropods Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I believe hissers can hiss at any stage in their life but in my experience with my two hissers they did seem to only hiss when they were adults or close to adults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Can you post some pictures? That would help us tell if they are adults or not. Sometimes they will end up small due to lack of a proper diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tisix Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I have a sub-adult that hisses. Not loudly though. Adults hiss pretty loud. You can hear them across a room without trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 OK hisser not sure how to post on this sit elet me see if I can figure it out or I'll just post them on aracnobors its easy to post there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenevanica Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I'm not sure if this carries over, but my Elliptorhina javanica don't hiss despite there being sexed pairs in the bunch. They hiss in defense though. I'm starting to get worried about my E. javanica. I'm keeping them warm enough to breed, and there are males and females in the tank, but I haven't gotten any babies. I do suspect I have some gravid females because their abdomens are quite plump compared to the male, but I've never seen any of them extend any oothecae or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Those are the (halloween hissers) right they are awesome looking I thought about getting them but these became avali me first so that's what I got I'm new to Roach's and I'm not sure but madagaskars are live dearers so to speak and unless you happen to catch it at the right time when she has the otheca extended you really wouldn't know unless you keep a detailed measure of there waist line LOL hope some one can help you get it figured out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 A few of my femail hissers are a bit darker than the others and than they used to be could it be a sign there going to molt soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 A few of my femail hissers are a bit darker than the others and than they used to be could it be a sign there going to molt soon It is probably just a slight color variation between individuals. I wouldn't worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roach collector Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I just have a quick quiestion. Does anyone know a good non-climbing display species of roach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugfarm Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Peppered roaches are enjoyed by all of my guests who are afraid of my other roaches. They are the only one my wife will handle so that says alot. They are big, attractivly patterened, and very calm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 It is probably just a slight color variation between individuals. I wouldn't worry about it. OK I'll stop worrying about it so much just made me nervouse thanks and I didn't see that you responded here before I posted on other forum I post most things both places to help get as much info as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 That's alright, it's nice that you care that much about them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassExodus Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I'm not sure if this carries over, but my Elliptorhina javanica don't hiss despite there being sexed pairs in the bunch. They hiss in defense though. I'm starting to get worried about my E. javanica. I'm keeping them warm enough to breed, and there are males and females in the tank, but I haven't gotten any babies. I do suspect I have some gravid females because their abdomens are quite plump compared to the male, but I've never seen any of them extend any oothecae or anything. That's interesting..i have E javanica in a communal enclosure with G portentosa. The portentosa were breeding well, then the nymphs started dying. The javanica are breeding very well now and the nymphs are thriving..I was thinking it wasn't moist enough for the portentosa, and maybe the javanica nymphs don't need as much moisture? Not sure..I'm still rather new to roaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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