NightOwl Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Hi everyone. A few weeks back I got a batch of Ergaula Capucina (when picking up my bearded dragon). A lot of babies and from what I could tell maybe 4 adults? The guy gave some to me as a second feeder colony, I have a colony of Blaptica Dubia but its very early days; 2-3 months. I haven’t been using my colony as feeders as a result. Anyways. He gave them to me and told me close to nothing about their care. He simply said they would be fine in a box with a bit of soil (that i’m to keep moist) and some carrots for moisture. Is that true? I tried to but failed to find any credible or useful information on their care aside from the absolute basics. So I have decided to ask here as this site always pops up when I search about roaches! I initially was going to use them as feeders but the more I have searched about them and other roaches...the more reluctant I have become. I’m not sure if I want to use them as feeders or not yet. Would that in any way impact their care? Either way I would really appreciate any and all kinds of information on them. What I’m interested in; temperature, humidity, substrate, food, enclosure size, how long does it take for them to breed, how to sex them (are they a dimorphic/parthenogenetic species?), can they climb/fly, do they make good or bad feeders etc Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromphadorhini Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Hello! Like most Coridiinae, they lay ootheca, which lie relatively long. Nymphs also develop slowly, therefore, they are not profitable as food. The maintenance is very simple - a layer of peat or coconut sawdust of 5 cm must be kept moist. Food - carrots and food for cats or dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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