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    I use vasaline all over the inside of the enclosure, but they still get out! Despite what people say, these CAN fly. I've seen them all over my house, and I have to say that I'm done with these species. Also, they stink and are very difficult to catch.
    I've started raising dubias, and they seem to be a lot better.

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    Default Re: Stay Away From Lobster Roaches!

    these guys are escape artists i have recently did away with my colony of lobsters as well. nothing but problems with them. there are plenty more options when it comes to roaches.

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    Default Re: Stay Away From Lobster Roaches!

    I agree that they do escape all the time but they breed so fast so I can live with them. My favourite feeder roach is dubias.

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    Default Re: Stay Away From Lobster Roaches!

    I've been using turkish roaches, don't climb, active like crickets but no noise and not as smelly, don't burrow into the substrate like dubias do. I've been using these as a staple for over 2 years for my toads & frogs.
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    Default Re: Stay Away From Lobster Roaches!

    Quote Originally Posted by kueluck View Post
    I've been using turkish roaches, don't climb, active like crickets but no noise and not as smelly, don't burrow into the substrate like dubias do. I've been using these as a staple for over 2 years for my toads & frogs.
    I breed those as well and they're great but unfortunately too fast for some of my pets.

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    Default Re: Stay Away From Lobster Roaches!

    There are reported cases of lobster roach infestations... I've even heard of Blatta lateralis thriving in someone's storm drain, but I think this is an anomaly. I think lats are superior in just about every way EXCEPT for their lack of live birth. But I guess in this case it may be better to have a species whose reproduction is more easily controlled ; )

    I find keeping a small, manageable colony of lobsters worthwhile. You can't go too large or they begin to get smelly and you start finding them everywhere (even in other roach bins!). I would also encourage anyone with escapees to NOT use roach poisons because these guys can find their way into the warmth of your pet's enclosure and potentially be eaten.
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    Default Re: Stay Away From Lobster Roaches!

    I still have lobsters in my house as well as in my dubia bins they are breeding in there so i will consider a mild infestation. mainly because i do not want them in there and also i housed the lobsters nowhere near where i house my dubias.

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