IceRoach Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Do anyone know what is on this cockroach? It feels like powder and do not stick on the exoskeleton. I have sprayed the roach with water to wash it off (it got washed off, but came back later). My other hissers do not have this powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pannaking22 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Could it be something in the substrate? What substrate are you using and what sort of hides are you giving them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceRoach Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 I use no substrate, and I use a root with hiding places. And only one has the powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmett Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I've noticed this on my hissers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All About Arthropods Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 This substance only appears on hissers after they molt to adulthood and is perfectly normal. Some think it has something to do with desiccation prevention. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test Account Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Many arthropods are known to produce powdery coats, including the isopod Porcellionides pruinosus. Thus, its occurrence on hissers isn't too surprising. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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