Arthroverts Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Hey all, I recently acquired (EDIT: 6) Blaberus giganteus, and I need some care advice. Can I keep them like Eublaberus sp., or do they have some special requirements? Thanks, Arthroverts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Menagerie Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I kept mine with a substrate of plain, moist coconut fiber. My adults gave me dozens of nymphs, so I must have been doing something right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthroverts Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Did you give them bark or anything to molt from? More specifically, can you keep them with Eublaberus sp. "Ivory"? Thanks, Arthroverts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Menagerie Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I did not give them anything to molt from. I had them for a few months, and I was about to transfer them to a better enclosure when I got rid of them. I try to discourage cohabitation of different roach species. B. giganteus would probably be fine with the ivory-headed roaches, but I like keeping different species separate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinylarvitar97 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Yeah at first I kept mine with basic coco fiber, but I did have small cork pieces for them to climb. When I upgraded though I mixed in some cypress mulch and leaf litter for them. Not necessary but they will make use of it. Now I have large vertical/diagonal pieces for them. They will need more room as adults it seems, and more climbing space provides them with more surface area. I keep mine fairly high humidity and warm, but they seem to be able to tolerate drier conditions to an extent. I think the Eublaberus would outcompete the giganteus eventually and stress them more. Eublaberus are too prolific and eat anything haha! Love feeding the genus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthroverts Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Thanks for the help @The Mantis Menagerie and @Shinylarvitar97! Does the bark have to be at an angle for when the nymphs molt to maturity, or can they molt successfully on a flat piece of cork? Thanks, Arthroverts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinylarvitar97 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I have some pieces at an angle and some straight up, but not sure if it makes a difference. Mostly the larger nymphs/subadults use the bark to mold it seems, but I haven't observed them enough to be certain. I say just orient them at an angle to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthroverts Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Thanks! Just to get this straight: A moderately deep substrate with rotting wood and leaves for the nymphs to burrow in with large pieces of angled bark for the nymphs to molt to adulthood; they will eat most vegetable and fruit matter, with some dog/cat/fish food thrown in for protein, correct? Thanks, Arthroverts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinylarvitar97 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Yeah that sounds about good, mine seem to love apples and fish flakes. Just Coco fiber works as well, but I usually add mulch/moss/leaves to most of my enclosures anyway, even if it's just for looks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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