Death head adults eating each other...

J Morningstar

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My last few Death Head roaches, ave been attacked and eaten during their molt from Juvinile to adult, three deaths and a lot of deformations caused by biting by other adults, am I just at my max tank capacity? I think this is a symptom of overcrowding at this point, yes?:bruised:
 

bugmankeith

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They cannibalize when not enough moisture or protein is available. Feed a wide variety for diet.
Mine get apples, bananas, oranges, mango, cat food, white bread, romaine lettuce, fresh spinach leaves, cooked beef and turkey/chicken (plain). I add decaying Oak leaves and bark in as well. I mist once a day with water bottle for them to drink water droplets and humidity for good molts. This should fix the problems, not sure how big your tank is got a photo? http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?259215-If-you-have-cockroach-questions...
 

J Morningstar

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It's a 50 gallon Hex... With about 5 inches of substrate and a huge piece of wood... I have been feeding them a lot but I'll try more protein..
 
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