G. Portentosa, selected for size?

[BrianWI]

Does anyone have a G. Portentosa colony that they have been selecting for larger size?

 

[GiantVinegaroon]

You mean selective breeding for larger size?

 

[Matt K]

Anyone who has "giant" G.portentosa hissers is selling just that. Its very common.

 

[BrianWI]

yes, selectively bred for large size. And mite free. Looking for some....

 

[GiantVinegaroon]

I don't think people really breed for larger roaches. giant hissers really are not uncommon in a big colony and are probably sold as the largest possible size roach one can buy.

 

[BrianWI]

My hobby (and sometimes job) involves genetics. I am exploring a few things about the hisser species just for my own interest, not a selling thing. So have been acquiring roaches from different gene pools, supposed different species and genus too. Keeps me occupied and out of trouble