Peppered Roaches

[Zaf]

I have a couple questions about these before getting them...

Can both the males and females fly? Also can they break the skin w/the spikes on their legs?

Thanks...

 

[Blattodea313]

Neither the females or males can fly. I wouldn't think they can break the skin

 

[MrCrackerpants]

They are one of the most gentle roaches in the hobby. They are huge and calm. They are so awesome I can't explain it.

 

[Blattodea313]

Do they breed fast?

 

[Hisserdude]

I think the males will jump and flutter to the ground, but that's not really flying.

 

[MrCrackerpants]

Do they breed fast?

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sooooooooooooooooooooo slow...They are worth the wait.

 

[Zaf]

so the males tend to be more skittish than the females?

 

[Bamboo]

these are my top favorite all time roach !!!! more so than giant caves ...

 

[MrCrackerpants]

so the males tend to be more skittish than the females?

I have not noticed this. Both sexes seem to be very chill...

 

[MrCrackerpants]

these are my top favorite all time roach !!!! more so than giant caves ...

Ya, they are way up there for me too. Definitely top 5.

 

[Nanchantress]

Sorry for the late reply - I haven't been on roachforum for a long time... I have Peppered roaches and the gestation period is 6 months! Then you have to wait 9 months for the nymphs to mature into adults before they can continue the cycle. This is a species for very patient people But they are VERY gentle as others have mentioned and I find that the adults are much calmer than the nymphs, but no difference between the sexes as far as personality. They do not fly, but if you have a tall enclosure, when they start chasing each other around (usually around midnight- haha!) they can sometimes flutter from higher levels to lower levels.