BonnieClyde Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I got 12 Simandoa a month ago and so far 3 juveniles and 1 adult have died off in under a month. It's not a sudden die-off, but it's enough roaches to concern me. They are on a soil substrate with a moist and dry side of the box, the lid is well ventilated with a screen mesh underneath. The average day temperature is around 85 and 75 at night. I heard this species needs good ventilation, so do I need more holes? Thanks for any info. These deaths could be coincidences but I'd hate to watch my colony slowly die off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Why the dry area? As far as I know this species likes things pretty humid, I think that humidity gradient is probably unnecessary. As for the rest, the setup looks good to me, I don't know why they'd be dying, other than potentially drying out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonnieClyde Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/12/2021 at 11:09 PM, Hisserdude said: Why the dry area? As far as I know this species likes things pretty humid, I think that humidity gradient is probably unnecessary. As for the rest, the setup looks good to me, I don't know why they'd be dying, other than potentially drying out. Thanks Hisserdude. I've starting misting the whole enclosure but I came across another dead juvenile today, and an aborted ooth. I'm going to try adding some more holes for ventilation, besides that I can't imagine what's causing this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 On 8/15/2021 at 2:38 PM, BonnieClyde said: Thanks Hisserdude. I've starting misting the whole enclosure but I came across another dead juvenile today, and an aborted ooth. I'm going to try adding some more holes for ventilation, besides that I can't imagine what's causing this. That's really odd, your conditions sound good to me so I don't know why they would be doing so poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdonfire Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Is 85 too warm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I don't think so, if anything 85F should be pretty optimal for faster growth and breeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonnieClyde Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 On 8/17/2021 at 2:04 PM, Hisserdude said: I don't think so, if anything 85F should be pretty optimal for faster growth and breeding. I think the issue was ventilation, I switched them to a taller critter keeper with a lot more holes in the top and haven't seen any die since. It's a shame I lost ~7 of my 12 at that point but they seem to be thriving now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 13 hours ago, BonnieClyde said: I think the issue was ventilation, I switched them to a taller critter keeper with a lot more holes in the top and haven't seen any die since. It's a shame I lost ~7 of my 12 at that point but they seem to be thriving now. Huh, good to know, guess they need good airflow! Hope your remaining individuals do well for you and breed, fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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