Lateralis - These guys are FAST!

So I got my new colony of Lateralis in the mail today. 2000 large roaches! First thing I notice is that they are very quick. It'll be interesting to see the gex chase after them. I put a line of clear packing tape around the inside of the tub to stop escapes. I did notice that they can't even climb an inch on the side of the tub. I am trying to avoid escapes as best I can. How does everyone who breeds these get them from the tub into the lizard tubs? I have the same problem with my Dubia. I feel like I need something like they have at Petco to scoop up the crickets.

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Originally Posted by jglass38

So I got my new colony of Lateralis in the mail today. 2000 large roaches! First thing I notice is that they are very quick. It'll be interesting to see the gex chase after them. I put a line of clear packing tape around the inside of the tub to stop escapes. I did notice that they can't even climb an inch on the side of the tub. I am trying to avoid escapes as best I can. How does everyone who breeds these get them from the tub into the lizard tubs? I have the same problem with my Dubia. I feel like I need something like they have at Petco to scoop up the crickets.

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Ummmm Dude, don't you have a girlfriend?

You do know that feeding is her job. Right? Same with cleaning and all other nasty things that go with keeping reptiles and bugs and rodents.

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Originally Posted by wilomn

Ummmm Dude, don't you have a girlfriend?

You do know that feeding is her job. Right? Same with cleaning and all other nasty things that go with keeping reptiles and bugs and rodents.

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You don't know my girlfriend! Hahaha....I'll try it out on her though and see what kind of response I get. I'll let you know how it goes... :D

Hi,

How does the packing tape work?

Do you put it sticky side out (double sided?) so they get stuck before they escape or smooth side out and they just cant get a grip?

I was wondering because I saw someone talking about it on a glass tank and I thought the glass would have been slicker.

On the transferring thing can't you make either a seive scoop with a lid or one of those "bug pooter" things?


dr del

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Originally Posted by dr del

Hi,

How does the packing tape work?

Do you put it sticky side out (double sided?) so they get stuck before they escape or smooth side out and they just cant get a grip?

I was wondering because I saw someone talking about it on a glass tank and I thought the glass would have been slicker.

On the transferring thing can't you make either a seive scoop with a lid or one of those "bug pooter" things?


dr del

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Derek,

I put it smooth side out so they can't get a grip. I think it's actually more slick than glass.

I think more like this might work for me: http://www.premiumcrickets.com/Cricket-Scoop.html


J

I just use feeding tongs for my dubia.

You should not need the packing tape for the latteralis, they are non climbers. I never use it and have never had an escapee.

To feed... I use paper towel tubes in the tubs as hides for the roaches and then I have 32oz deli cups. I take a tub and knock the inhabitants into the cup and drop a lid on. Then I use forceps to either feed out of the cup or transfer intot he tank.

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Originally Posted by asplundii

You should not need the packing tape for the latteralis, they are non climbers. I never use it and have never had an escapee.

To feed... I use paper towel tubes in the tubs as hides for the roaches and then I have 32oz deli cups. I take a tub and knock the inhabitants into the cup and drop a lid on. Then I use forceps to either feed out of the cup or transfer intot he tank.

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Ditto. I use egg crate and paper towel tubes. I knock them into a cup with mineral in it and give 'em a good shake.

As an aside - after two years on roaches my ackies refuse to take them. I haven't changed the roach diet - I'm wondering it anyone else has had their lizards refuse roaches after being on them.

Not my lizards but I have 2 of 4 waxie tree frogs that started refusing latteralis. However they are taking to lobsters with a new found gusto so...