Oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis) ootheca concerns

[Uther]

So my oriental cockroaches (Blatta orientalis) have laid many oothecas (about 15 in all) and I know that it takes time for them to hatch (like 1-3 months) and they have been first laid about 3 weeks ago so I know they wouldn't hatch yet, but I've noticed that a couple have little dents on them (like dimples) and I've read that's a sign of them drying out (is that true?) I've kept them on a damp tissue paper that mist with water every few days, is there something I'm doing wrong. I don't want them not hatching.

 

[NMTs]

So my oriental cockroaches (Blatta orientalis) have laid many oothecas (about 15 in all) and I know that it takes time for them to hatch (like 1-3 months) and they have been first laid about 3 weeks ago so I know they wouldn't hatch yet, but I've noticed that a couple have little dents on them (like dimples) and I've read that's a sign of them drying out (is that true?) I've kept them on a damp tissue paper that mist with water every few days, is there something I'm doing wrong. I don't want them not hatching.

Why don't you just keep them in a cup with moist substrate and a few holes for ventilation? That way you won't have to spray a paper towel every day - just add water to the substrate when it starts to dry out (which will take longer if you manage ventilation correctly)...

I can't believe people are trying to raise these intentionally, though - I put out sticky traps for them in my garage that I have to change out daily because they get too full for any more to stick, lol.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Why don't you just keep them in a cup with moist substrate and a few holes for ventilation? That way you won't have to spray a paper towel every day - just add water to the substrate when it starts to dry out (which will take longer if you manage ventilation correctly)...

I can't believe people are trying to raise these intentionally, though - I put out sticky traps for them in my garage that I have to change out daily because they get too full for any more to stick, lol.

wow that many roaches ? I never see any here . Funny story
I actually considered buying some for feeders but the seller didn’t respond quickly enough or in detail so I stick with two tropical roach species . Weird because he was a very popular seller back in the day .

So my oriental cockroaches (Blatta orientalis) have laid many oothecas (about 15 in all) and I know that it takes time for them to hatch (like 1-3 months) and they have been first laid about 3 weeks ago so I know they wouldn't hatch yet, but I've noticed that a couple have little dents on them (like dimples) and I've read that's a sign of them drying out (is that true?) I've kept them on a damp tissue paper that mist with water every few days, is there something I'm doing wrong. I don't want them not hatching.

check red runners care sheets .
I actually considered buying some for feeders but the seller didn’t respond quickly enough or in detail so I stick with two tropical roach species .

 

[Uther]

wow that many roaches ? I never see any here . Funny story
I actually considered buying some for feeders but the seller didn’t respond quickly enough or in detail so I stick with two tropical roach species . Weird because he was a very popular seller back in the day .

check red runners care sheets .
I actually considered buying some for feeders but the seller didn’t respond quickly enough or in detail so I stick with two tropical roach species .

Aw man, from March to July in Southern Pennsylvania they are seen crawling on the sidewalks but I've never been to successfully get the oothecas to hatch yet... I hope this year it'll be different though!

 

[Uther]

Why don't you just keep them in a cup with moist substrate and a few holes for ventilation? That way you won't have to spray a paper towel every day - just add water to the substrate when it starts to dry out (which will take longer if you manage ventilation correctly)...

I can't believe people are trying to raise these intentionally, though - I put out sticky traps for them in my garage that I have to change out daily because they get too full for any more to stick, lol.

Thanks for the advice! I just hope they hatch :0

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Aw man, from March to July in Southern Pennsylvania they are seen crawling on the sidewalks but I've never been to successfully get the oothecas to hatch yet... I hope this year it'll be different though!

good luck
I don’t understand why there not a popular feeder species . But Dubias are so prolific I might be fine . Lats are more expensive than Dubias I couldn’t afford them . Plus Lats look like pest species might freak parents out .

 

[Uther]

good luck
I don’t understand why there not a popular feeder species . But Dubias are so prolific I might be fine . Lats are more expensive than Dubias I couldn’t afford them . Plus Lats look like pest species might freak parents out .

I guess because they are considered a pest, or maybe it's because it's so dang hard to get them to hatch haha. My dad is a bit cautious with me having them but so far only 1 has escaped lol. I have about 40 dubias but all of them are nymphs still lol

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

I guess because they are considered a pest, or maybe it's because it's so dang hard to get them to hatch haha. My dad is a bit cautious with me having them but so far only 1 has escaped lol. I have about 40 dubias but all of them are nymphs still lol

Can they climb ?
red runners are similar but was so mad some guy was culling massive numbers of runners and there eggs instead of selling them . Heck i wouldn’t had minded paying shipping back then for them . red runners are too small or my larger Ts I’d need multiple adults . But they are costly for some reason.

 

[Uther]

Can they climb ?
red runners are similar but was so mad some guy was culling massive numbers of runners and there eggs instead of selling them . Heck i wouldn’t had minded paying shipping back then for them . red runners are too small or my larger Ts I’d need multiple adults . But they are costly for some reason.

Adult males can climb, but generally they don't, they seem to be calm generally speaking, I can even hold them in my hands and generally won't run away, every now and then I'll get a crazy one lol