Thank you very much!
I love the T.olegrandjeani too, they are so pretty!
I know, they really are! They also have really long antenna, unusually long for a roach. They are very interesting, I'm really looking forward to breeding them! (Or at least trying to breed them).
Thanks!
And yes, I have a sexed pair of nymphs of the Princisia.
Sure, I'd be up for a trade, though it'll probably be many months until they mature and reproduce.
That's fine as my tigers and javans are no where near maturation either.
Cool, I'll be sure to let you know when I have some available for trading!Sweet.
Yes they are, I'm glad to have them in my collection!
Thanks for the compliment, I appreciate it! 
To be honest, I wondered why anyone would keep cockroaches as a pet, I guess because I associate them with infestation and was really creeped out the first time I saw one scurrying across a floor -- it was a large one too. But looking at your collection, I can see why you keep them -- at least the aesthetic. I especially like the look of the round ones! Do they have interesting behaviors and interactions? Do you breed them? Do you keep them all together or separately? How about other inverts? I realize I know almost nothing about cockroach behavior and whether any are territorial or predatory... Now I'm considering adding some to my next BIC order!
Thanks, I try my best to get decent photos of my roaches!Awesome collection and great photos!
No need to be sorry! Thank you for the info!Thanks, I try my best to get decent photos of my roaches!
They are awesome insects, and so misunderstood. Thanks to the pest species, which make up less than 1% of the roach species in the world, all roaches now have a bad name. Luckily most roaches could not survive long in a human house, let alone breed in one.
They can have very interesting behaviors, too many to list really. Some are fast, some are slow, some will run away at the first sign of danger, other will accept handling really well. Every species has it's own quirks, which makes collecting them that much more fun!
Yes I breed them, or at least try lol! This is my main hobby, I've loved roaches since I was very little, and they have always been my favorite animals. I keep all my species separate, ESPECIALLY species in the same genus, hybridization is very possible and very much frowned upon by the hobby. I do keep some other inverts in with them, mainly isopods and springtails for cleanup crew purposes.
Most species will do fine in somewhat crowded conditions, others not so much. There are no truly predatory species of cockroach that we know of, however there are a few that will eat soft or freshly molted insects, especially if hungry. The staple roach diet in captivity is dog food, supplemented with fresh fruits and veggies. Fresh fruit especially is important for any live bearing species, as they will abort all the young they produce without it.
Well sorry for my rant lol, I think I've just told you everything you need to know about roaches lol! It's a great hobby and you should totally get some roaches with your next BIC order, you won't be disappointed!
Which species don't mind being handled or are least fearful of humans? Any that are particularly active or interesting in behavior that you would recommend?
Some Blaberus species, Hemiblabera tenebricosa, and pretty much any Gromphadorhina species are all great for handling, and are big as well.No need to be sorry! Thank you for the info!
