Dubia questions

[Salamanderhead]

My friend in USA wanted me to ask a couple questions about his dubia.

He noticed one of his males having spread wings all the time. Almost looks to be flattened. Is that a way to attract mates possibly?

Another question is he wanted to know why he wasnt getting any babies yet. The temperature is at a constant 85-90 range with ventilation, darkness and quiet.

 

[DeeSeven]

I'm not sure why his wings are spread all the time but as for breeding...this works for Me

88 Degrees
darkness, quiet, etc
CONSTANT food and water, like everyday I replenish both dishes and spot check for mold. I have a TON of babies now. Dried Cat Food as a staple. A Veggie or Fruit once a week watch for mold it comes quick. I also use water crystals or if I'm low I use a potato

 

[Salamanderhead]

He said he thought a water dish was bad as the babies drown? Also that the water gel crystals dry up quickly.

 

[ZephAmp]

The male's wings are spread due to an issue he had during molting. It could be genetic but is most likely environmental.

Sometimes dubias can be hit-and-miss; I suggest raising the humidity, and, if his colony isn't reasonably large already, getting more. A lot of roaches reproduce better in larger groups. Also, adding fruits and veggies helps.

 

[DeeSeven]

I apologize I meant water crystals as a water dish. and yes they dry up but they need food and water and heat to breed. Also like zeph said sometimes more roaches helps as well

 

[skips]

Another question is he wanted to know why he wasnt getting any babies yet. The temperature is at a constant 85-90 range with ventilation, darkness and quiet.

This is kind of a staple question with these and other bigger roaches. They'll come. I have trouble KILLING mine, much less getting them to breed. I left them all winter with only sporadic (probably monthly) feedings/gel crystal replacing. They also had no heat source so it might have been about 60 F. Just make sure it's humid (not wet), that they are being given protein (like cat food), and that they have...no that's about it. You can try giving them oranges. Some say it helps with breeding. Others say people are fooling themselves. What do you have to loose though, right? I personally think it helps.

Also, it can take 2-3.5 months to see babies.