Found this in my Dubia Colony and Albino

[2G33K4U]

I was taking Martin Oosthuysen's advice and using Oatmeal as my substrate and I found this among the colony I thought it was neat. I wonder if I hang onto it and find get an Albino male if i can raise an albino Colony. or are the albinos sterile?

 

[hellknite]

Found the same in my colony then I didn't touch it. The next day I never found it. Maybe it's a newly molted one I guess. Don't they molt too?

 

[2G33K4U]

No idea new to dubia colonies

 

[Martin Oosthuysen]

Watch "Blaptica dubia cockroach molting" on YouTube
Blaptica dubia cockroach molting:

Watch this,that's a dubia that molted. I just took a random video, hope that clears it up.

 

[Martin Oosthuysen]

Oh by the way,you will see them enjoying the dry substrate/oats. Just remember to add food sources like oranges,so they get their fluids from it.

 

[2G33K4U]

gave them 3 water dishes ansd some lettuce

 

[2G33K4U]

figured the oats are goign to absorb all the moisture

 

[Martin Oosthuysen]

Rather avoid water dishes,use the fruits and add water gel if need be. Water dishes cause drownings,I'd stay away from it.

 

[2G33K4U]

i use the water crystal things in all my enclosures.

 

[Martin Oosthuysen]

I have to ask,for the T's as well ? There I don't substitute,I use bottled water when possible or tap water. With smaller slings to avoid drowning,I put pebbles in.

 

[2G33K4U]

Watch "Blaptica dubia cockroach molting" on YouTube
Blaptica dubia cockroach molting:

Watch this,that's a dubia that molted. I just took a random video, hope that clears it up.

Cool I love learning new things. Thanks for that find.

 

[2G33K4U]

I have to ask,for the T's as well ? There I don't substitute,I use bottled water when possible or tap water. With smaller slings to avoid drowning,I put pebbles in.

I use them with my T's as well, not a single drowning. then stick drink from it and it prevents the retarded crickets from drowning in the water.

 

[hellknite]

I was reviewing this thread and found out that you used oatmeal as substrate. Do I really need to put a substrate on my dubia colony.. sorry I'm new in this forum... I just use egg trays for my dubia..

 

[littlelegs]

HI 2G33K4U, don't feel like the lone ranger. I was SO excited when I first found an albino Dubia when I started my colony and made everyone look at it. I got suspicious when my "albino" disappear overnight and would pop up again, but looking a bit different each time.
Has as anyone found their dubs to be excessively fond of baby carrots? Cucumber and watermelon are popular, but the carrots
disappear overnight. Also, can anyone rec a more economical but still safe water gel alternative to calcium-free Flukers; a hobby-related small business product supplier would be great. Thanks in advance for your input!

 

[Denny Dee]

I was reviewing this thread and found out that you used oatmeal as substrate. Do I really need to put a substrate on my dubia colony.. sorry I'm new in this forum... I just use egg trays for my dubia..
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I have read that you do not need a substrate and they will eventually "make their own".

 

[Martin Oosthuysen]

Substrate is a choice,but I've found oatmeal works well. Its used as substrate, and the specimens can eat it as well. So it's a plus,and also a personal choice not a must.

 

[hellknite]

Substrate is a choice,but I've found oatmeal works well. Its used as substrate, and the specimens can eat it as well. So it's a plus,and also a personal choice not a must.

Thanks.. I'm gonna try that too.. but gonna watch out for parasites... I tried using crushed corn on lateralis.. it worked out well out well at the start but then beetles took over... again thanks for the information..

 

[2G33K4U]

never have to worry abotu them starving if the floor is oatmeal might be a nice option if you have to leave town for a week