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I caught a ringneck snake today that has a white belly and ring? I have never seen or heard of one without at least some yellow. I have caught many of them when I was younger, and now only occasionally. They have always had bright red, orange, and yellow bellies.

The other day I sat on my porch having my coffee, like every morning, and looked at my daughter's "Community culture" that we keep there. It was amusing to see that in one corner, it looked like the sowbugs were fighting all morning. It was surprisingly violent :mellow: . I had never before...

My kid is in her first year of school and has had quite a few human viruses. I have been warned by other parents that kids get sick alot when they start school or daycare. <_< So anyways my dad called and asked how everybody is doing and I told him that Estelle is sick again. I get a...

I have noticed one of my E. floridanas hanging out on top of the hide for 4 days looking like she was going to molt. She was very lethargic and I thought she was stuck in her skin. This morning I looked and saw the skin sitting on top of the hide and was happy that she finally molted, until I...

My husband bought me a Pandinus imperator last night. I had been looking at the price of this creature for over a week, and it wasn't being sold. When I told my husband about it he said he wanted to buy it for me. I think he is coming around a little, because he doesn't usually care for my...

I have had an ongoing problem with Periplaneta americana in my kitchen area. Last night I found one in the bedroom and that is the last I ever want to see of them. :angry: I recently posted about hatching an ooth of that species, but I am over my curiosity about them. I plan on using...

Last night, Monster Bug Wars came on the Science channel. I got annoyed before it was half over because of the sound effects. Even my 5 year old said that bugs don't make those sounds. :rolleyes: All that squeaking, roaring, and growling, :blink: and my kid said that she even thought that...

In the past few days I have been finding dead Pycnoscelus surinamensis adults in my culture. :( I am finding a couple every day. I am not sure if it is my husbandry or if the roaches were just old. Is there a way that I can tell if an adult roach is old? I started finding them dead after I...

Last night, I found a Periplaneta americana ootheca in one of my kitchen drawers, EEWWW! Instead of squishing it, I decided to experiment and put it in a small condiment cup. I added some cellulose fiber substrate and drenched it with water, and left the cup outside. I don't know if it was my...

I have my first Blaberus discoidalis L1 babies. I was wondering if anyone has info about how many molts they will have, and also how long it takes until the first molt. They have a constant food and water supply, and are kept in the 75f to 85f temp range.

Yesterday, I went to a park that I usually find some cool bugs in. This time I was looking for roaches. I found 2 surinam nymphs. :huh: I can't believe I only found 2 nymphs. If I look in my yard for the same amount of time, I will find at least 20. It seems that if I put any extra effort...

It never bothered me that some of my surinam roaches vomit up clear fluid when disturbed. Sometimes I can see them do it through their container when I pick it up to look at them, they like to press themselves against the sides for some reason. One of my hissers has done this a couple of times...

I have 13 Blaberus discoidalis that I am attempting to start a colony with. I would like to be able to count how many young one of my females has when/if she gives birth. The roaches seem to do well together but I don't know how it goes if a roach is alone. Would it be stressful for the roach if...

Last night I misted my G. portentosa enclosure, I aim for the sides through the screen on the top. Only, I didn't realize that the mature male was hanging out on the screen and got sprayed and pretty wet. He looked like he was drinking and enjoying the water, but new as I am, I bothered him to...

I was shopping and found this inexpensive substrate that is designed for other animals. It is called Natural Critter Care. The package says that it has no harmful chemicals oils or additives. It is made from reclaimed virgin wood pulp and it looks kind of like shredded egg flat material. Will...

I recently bought a few of what I assume are discoids, from the local exotics store. The first 4 that I bought included an adult female who had a small bit of the underneath wing that sticks out on her left. When the female nymph molted to adult in my care, her wings are like that on both sides...

I have tried the search feature and found loads of information. Unfortunately, I haven't found everything that I am searching for, so I will ask. I found a thread that showed what roaches might not eat, but I am still a little worried that I will feed them something bad. I only have 4 discoids...

Hello, forum members. :D I recently came across this forum when I was searching info on what roaches I can find and keep locally. I currently am interested in the Surinam roaches that I find near my home. I have kept temporary cultures of them for feeding purposes, and also some accidental...