MOTW - Jul 15 - Jul 21 2012 - JeffreH

[NatureLady]

I like the dubia's for home, but at the next expo I am going to purchase Turks out of my pocket and try them. I have a lot of lizards that really enjoy "the hunt" and I think that they would enjoy them better. I am slowing selling my volunteer group (who purchases my crickets) on the roach idea. I actually think that they are beginning to question my sanity. But, in the end cricket's are expensive, they smell horrid, and the delivery guys are dumb (placed my crickets on the front concrete porch of a house, not nature center, in 108* direct sun!!!).

I actually enjoy your festive roach rants!!!
I like an informed conversation that leaves out the guess work.

[DC101]

Hi Jeff, i was just reading through all your roach info and found it very interesting. Its amazing how many roaches you have!

As you know, i purchased around 600 mixed sized (medium-large) wood roaches (i was told they are called lobster roaches as well) to breed and feed my 3 Whites Tree Frogs. Ive tried my best by not taking out any for a month or so, so the colony can establish it self. But i have a question, how long do you recommend me to wait till i can start feeding my frogs the roaches? The frogs are only young but growing fast and been eating 4-5 medium crickets daily. I've seen babies running around so i know they are breeding and i have a heat mat under it so its the right temp.

Also, i noticed that the adults can climb the vaseline that i used to coat around the box i keep them in. The vaseline is around 3 inches thick from the top down. Only the adults can climb over the vaseline for some reason. Do you know why?

Thanks so much Jeff!

[Kristen]

Jeff your kittens are adorable!
Also love your geckos
You have been a great member of the week

[JeffreH]

Thanks Kristen! = )

David, I'm going to respond to your question via PM so that our new MOTW can have the spotlight = )

Thank you everyone for the kind words, this has been a great experience and it was a pleasure meeting all of you!