Periplaneta americana question regarding ooths

[TheInv4sion]

I was told by someone that P. americana tend to eat the ootheca and do not do well in setups with egg crates. Had not heard that before but just wanted to ask you guys on here if this is truly the case.

Thanks

 

[Shinylarvitar97]

I've had issues with Periplaneta australiasiae eating ootheca, but my americana don't seem to have this problem. My colony seem fine on egg crate. Granted I do have a thin layer of substrate and moss in the enclosure for added humidity. I know another keeper has his on egg crate as well, but not sure if they have problems long term with it. Mine seem ok after having them for over 6 months. They do degrade over time of course and with the added humidity, they may become a bit soggy/molded. 

 

[TheInv4sion]

Well seeing as how Im buying from you ill take it as theres nothing to worry about. I had australiasae that got dumped on me a few years back so if their care is basically the same it should be fine I suppose