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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MassExodus" data-source="post: 98645" data-attributes="member: 4086"><p>I was a bit worried when I started a colony, as they are an invasive species that have reached from California to Florida here in the states, and all southern states in between. They can't climb though, and are very easy to keep. Ive had a few escapes but no infestations ,  after using them for a few years now. I've seen them outside of the hospital I work at, a few here and there, at night. No infestation there either. I think you'd have to dump a whole colony out in your house to create a problem. As usual, their reputation is a bit exaggerated <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>