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Dr Alan
03-20-2005, 08:23 AM
Anyone here raise lobster roaches? I'm looking for a starter culture. I'm looking for alternatives to crickets, which generally defeat my efforts to keep them alive and thriving :oops: .
kenster
03-20-2005, 04:18 PM
Crix are a pain to keep alive that is for sure! I know of one person who would buy a box and forget to feed the crix so they would all end up dead so quickly, I won't mention names and she has told me that she now feeds them...

I just got some roaches from "Cool Scott", I don't know how many more he has but you may want to check with him. Although he is very protective of his roaches. You have to promise to read to them every night and sing them a song before they go to sleep, if he has extra he will fax you an adoption app. I'm sure :wink:

Although it does seem kind of ironic that the vet can't keep the crix alive :lol:
Kiote9
03-20-2005, 07:21 PM
I was wondering about lobster roaches as well.

I have seen where they say it is a pain to use them because they climb glass and that discoid roaches are a viable alternative.

I also wouldn't need a hundred to start a colony and that is the smallest number I have found. That was $30 for 100 + $35 shipping. Not worth the it when crix are $16 for 1000.

BUT, I would to know more about these lobster things....
earthpig23
03-20-2005, 08:48 PM
Heres someone that was selling them on here. Dont know if its what your looking for or not.
http://www.alexhuereptiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3358
Dr Alan
03-20-2005, 09:11 PM
Thanks for the pointers, all.
Kiote9
03-20-2005, 09:12 PM
Wow, thanks Mike!
sputnik
03-20-2005, 09:46 PM
Well, I can probably do $20 shipped by usps 2 to 3 day service with heat pack and about 200+, mixed sizes if anyone is interested. This is how ken recieved his and they were fine... and we all know he lives in that frozen hell hole state Michigan! LOL

Can do that in about a week from now!
Dr Alan
03-20-2005, 09:50 PM
Well, I can probably do $20 shipped by usps 2 to 3 day service with heat pack and about 200+, mixed sizes if anyone is interested. This is how ken recieved his and they were fine... and we all know he lives in that frozen hell hole state Michigan! LOL

Can do that in about a week from now! PM me your address, Scott, and I'll send you the money. You can send along the roaches whenever you're ready. Thanks.
kenster
03-20-2005, 10:00 PM
Scott, did you make sure that Dr. Alan was going to read to them and sing them songs?
Dr Alan
03-20-2005, 10:32 PM
Scott, did you make sure that Dr. Alan was going to read to them and sing them songs?


I'LL READ THEM SOMETHING...................... Bet your a**..............
jmkhet
03-26-2005, 09:26 PM
Word to the wise on roaches...dont let them get loose in your house.Even if only one roach gets out they can possibly infest your home.Good Luck!!!
Dr Alan
03-27-2005, 12:46 AM
...dont let them get loose in your house.

Important safety tip.

Point taken :D .
Kiote9
03-27-2005, 09:00 AM
Yes, and don't live with anyone who thinks roaches are not a good idea as reptile food. Something about putting up with crickets and mealworms and the beetles in the mealie box and all the potatoes being more than a person should expect of another person. I thought "so move out" was a good enough indication of my feelings on the subject.

So, no roaches this week....not in the mood to fight. I'm sure that will change soon enough.
sputnik
03-27-2005, 10:08 AM
Yes, very important... don't let them get loose or you might wake up the next day and all the silver ware will be gone! :D
jmkhet
03-27-2005, 04:00 PM
On a much better note though...if your house does get infested and your women leaves(Kiote) at least you got some bed bugs to keep you warm!Lol!J/K.Im in the same situation though, i HATE crickets, but unfortunately for me my girl is completely disgusted by roaches.She doesnt want them getting lose and infesting our place.I then tried to ease her mind by saying "hunny were renting itll be ok, if we get infested well just move."Needless to say we are still using crickets...dirty little bast***!!
Harts Moon
03-27-2005, 05:31 PM
Never tried the roaches but I think I will just use the crickets or king mealworms.
Kiote9
03-27-2005, 07:47 PM
On a much better note though...if your house does get infested and your women leaves(Kiote) at least you got some bed bugs to keep you warm!Lol!J/K.Im in the same situation though, i HATE crickets, but unfortunately for me my girl is completely disgusted by roaches.She doesnt want them getting lose and infesting our place.I then tried to ease her mind by saying "hunny were renting itll be ok, if we get infested well just move."Needless to say we are still using crickets...dirty little bast***!!

Just so long as you realize that I am the one who wants the roaches (and that I AM a chick!). Out of 19 snakes and 13 geckos (got rid of a couple) only 1 snake and 3 geckos don't live in my bedroom. The crickets and the mealies are in there as well. Oh yeah, the 2 male rats are in there and the 2 females are in the dining room. So far the only mammals (non rat) that will sleep in there with me are my son Brian and my dog. I have had other offers, just haven't got the heart to share anymore :?

I get roaches in my house every time the landlord next door decides to spray for them. They come over here and I get to kill them. Luckily it doesn't happen often. I do hate both roaches and crickets.....consider that they are closely related. Might have to get out of geckos altogether, but I got them for the kids......
bassett524
03-28-2005, 12:23 AM
I got a bunch from a show and they are breeding like crazy. now I just need to figure out what to buy to feed them to, hahaha.

have you guys ever used silkworms? i wanted to get a kit for those but the cheapest I've seen is liek $200 for a kit.
sputnik
03-28-2005, 12:27 AM
Never tried silkworms... having a ball with the lobsters though! And so are the beardeds! :D
bassett524
03-28-2005, 12:36 AM
I just think sils are cool casue it's a 4 inche nean green worm.. my favorite color...
sputnik
03-28-2005, 01:57 AM
Do sound cool... I might try them one day!
jmkhet
03-31-2005, 04:55 PM
Ok i now realize your a female...lol sorry!Yeah i decided to go with worms my self, horned worms and silks.Man they are gross looking let me tell ya though, but my geckos love em (the silks) give the horned worms to the dragons.
sputnik
03-31-2005, 06:03 PM
Deal going for lobster roaches!

I have one package of 500 mixed sizes for $40 shipped priority mail through USPS. Live arrival gurantee, heat packs available at no extra charge.

Email me at sputnik0011@msn.com if interested.

For other prices click on this link below!


http://alexhuereptiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3659