Blatta Lateralis

[azgrower12]

well yahh im not in a crazy rush though yahh i guess ill try that out
thanks so much gvfarms for helping me out i really apreciate it

though srry to bug (get it it's a pun) how long would it take for it to become mature from a egg case

 

[codykrr]

from whay ive read..about 4 months. also should i use bug barrier...my entire T collection refuses dubias now....s i have to get something else. and another thing....say i open the lid, none will fly out?

 

[Endagr8]

from whay ive read..about 4 months. also should i use bug barrier...my entire T collection refuses dubias now....s i have to get something else. and another thing....say i open the lid, none will fly out?

From what I've read, they're a non-climbing species, so no bug barrier is needed as long as the surface of your container isn't too roughed up. A lid is always a good idea though, as gvfarns said; it's better to be safe than sorry. I've watched some of my MM dubias fly upwards and slam into the lid of their container, I wouldn't be surprised if lats did the same occasionally. A LID IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA IMO.

 

[burmish101]

Very young babies can walk right up plastic so id use vaseline and a lid, just to be sure.

 

[jmiller]

also should i use bug barrier...my entire T collection refuses dubias now....s i have to get something else. and another thing....say i open the lid, none will fly out?

I never have seen any try to fly out of the bin.

I use packing tape around the top just in case any make it to the top but for the most part they do not climb. The really small babies can walk on the side but I have never seen them all the way at the top. Bug barrier could be used as a precaution.

I use a lid to help with humidity.