Randomjoe Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'm thinking about getting S lateralis to use as feeders for mt tarantulas and scorpions buy was wondering if any of the Parcoblatta would breed fast enought to use instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyvie Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 According to roachcrossing, Parcoblatta fulvescens is a good (prolific) feeder, though they can climb and males can fly. Also, they're much smaller than S. lateralis (18mm vs 30mm), so that may be good or bad depending on your needs. The climbing may prove to be a headache in feeding your tarantulas, unless they are arboreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 21 hours ago, Skyvie said: According to roachcrossing, Parcoblatta fulvescens is a good (prolific) feeder, though they can climb and males can fly. Also, they're much smaller than S. lateralis (18mm vs 30mm), so that may be good or bad depending on your needs. The climbing may prove to be a headache in feeding your tarantulas, unless they are arboreal. Well only the adults can climb, the nymphs lack any climbing ability whatsoever. I have this species, and I can say that they are definitely quite prolific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomjoe Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 Thanks for the answers. I was reading on Roach Crossing that P. fulvescens don't burrow. Do other Parcoblatta burrow like P divisa and P. lata? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 6 hours ago, Randomjoe said: Thanks for the answers. I was reading on Roach Crossing that P. fulvescens don't burrow. Do other Parcoblatta burrow like P divisa and P. lata? None of the Parcoblatta species burrow, but they may take advantage of large particles of loose substrate and hide under them when disturbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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