RomanBuck Simandoa Oct 24, 2014 #2 I got at least 200 beetles and larvae from a teacher and they REAK!!! Will they always smell so bad? Or will they mellow out in time?
I got at least 200 beetles and larvae from a teacher and they REAK!!! Will they always smell so bad? Or will they mellow out in time?
Keith Megaloblatta Oct 24, 2014 #3 If they still eat decaying items they will most likely smell. Mine smelt and I kept cage rather clean.
If they still eat decaying items they will most likely smell. Mine smelt and I kept cage rather clean.
Allpet Roaches Administrator Staff member Administrator Oct 25, 2014 #4 If you want mellow, relatively odorless deremestids you want larder or hide & tallow
RomanBuck Simandoa Oct 25, 2014 #5 I'm going to feed them dead roaches and dog food so will they keep smelling if I feed them that? As soon as I get upwards of 20,000 or so I may start cleaning skulls but that's a maybe... I don't like the smell to much
I'm going to feed them dead roaches and dog food so will they keep smelling if I feed them that? As soon as I get upwards of 20,000 or so I may start cleaning skulls but that's a maybe... I don't like the smell to much
Allpet Roaches Administrator Staff member Administrator Oct 25, 2014 #6 I think the smell is the species you have but if you just feed them dog food they will smell less if it isn't.
I think the smell is the species you have but if you just feed them dog food they will smell less if it isn't.
RomanBuck Simandoa Oct 25, 2014 #7 Really? I have been reading it is just the animal matter but I suppose it could be like the Florida skunk roach kinda
Really? I have been reading it is just the animal matter but I suppose it could be like the Florida skunk roach kinda