Is my hisser dying of old age?

[ArachnetheT]

I have a pair of male hissers, and I don’t know how old they were when I got them. Two days ago, I noticed one of them hadn’t moved all day, so I checked him out. His body is curled forward, antennae down by his legs, and he can barely move. My other hisser is in perfect health, and the only thing they’ve eaten recently is a baby carrot. Is the one dying of old age, or something more serious? I just want to be sure my surviving roach won’t be infected if it is some kind of disease.

 

[Veno Manus]

I've had hissers for quite some time now and if they have been mature for quite some time, age can be a cause. It also just depends on the specimen. I've had many different breedings with my colony and I've seen males drop of earlier than some. Diet could effect this or just overall health. They are pretty resilient in different temps. Just not toooo cold cause they should be kept in the upper 70s at the least.

 

[paumotu]

If one is doing well and the other isn’t, then age is probably the most likely cause

 

[ArachnetheT]

Update: The roach’s condition wasn’t improving and one of the sclerites fell off his abdomen. I finally put him down since he was just suffering.

 

[Veno Manus]

Rest in power little one.

Update: The roach’s condition wasn’t improving and one of the sclerites fell off his abdomen. I finally put him down since he was just suffering.

 

[Ratmosphere]

Sorry for your loss!

 

[Brewser]

Sorry News and always hard losing a beloved pet
My Sympathies,

 

[madagascarhissinglover]

So sorry for your loss </3
I lost one of mine a few months ago, I understand the struggle