Bunyan van Asten
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Thanks for the info, one hatched succesfully, but is very weak, the rest however still don't show any signs of life. I'll wait out the night and if i don't see any babies walking around tomorrow, should i throw those away?Looks like she at least partially aborted her ooth. I'm not sure if the eggs that mostly developed will survive or not because they still look to be a bit early in their development.
But dubias are herbivores, right?You can leave them, someone will decide they make a good snack and that'll be a good protein source too.
They are. But they can also be opportunistic, and will eat anything if they are hungry enough. Mine will even eat straight cardboard. If you're concerned about excess protein (dead babies or bodies), you can look into adding some dermestid beetle larvae. You can find dermestid beetles online, where they are usually sold as an easy way to clean bones. They'll eat up dead roaches, too I've never used dermestids, but I know some people do.But dubias are herbivores, right?
I do not think they are true omnivores. A true omnivore would both actively pursue live prey and eat a fair portion of live plant matter. With roaches, only few species actively do both things, so they would be classified as detritivores which feed on dead or dying organic matter.I'd classify them more as omnivores, though plant material makes up a good portion of their diet. Buffalo beetles are supposed to be another good option for dry roach colonies like dubia.
That's a very good point, and thank you, detritovore was the term that was escaping me!I do not think they are true omnivores. A true omnivore would both actively pursue live prey and eat a fair portion of live plant matter. With roaches, only few species actively do both things, so they would be classified as detritivores which feed on dead or dying organic matter.
Wow, i never knew that, thanks!They are. But they can also be opportunistic, and will eat anything if they are hungry enough. Mine will even eat straight cardboard. If you're concerned about excess protein (dead babies or bodies), you can look into adding some dermestid beetle larvae. You can find dermestid beetles online, where they are usually sold as an easy way to clean bones. They'll eat up dead roaches, too I've never used dermestids, but I know some people do.