Can Dubias Pee? Like wet watery pee

[Bailey91990]

THere has been many of many of many times I would pick up a Dubia Roach and after I put it down my hand and finger is wet like it peed on me.
Also notice sometimes when I pick them up they seem wet and damp. I know they poop I've seen them do it, I just don't know if they pee like watery pee similar to us.

 

[unkempt1]

If they are well-fed and you squeeze them "juice" can come out. Same thing with crickets. It's probably that - I don't think they pee.

 

[Bailey91990]

I guess I have some well fed roaches then lol

 

[kjinxx2]

They spit water/liquid out of their mouth when you pick them up sometimes.

 

[Twobeardieguy]

The liquid is a self defense maneuver. That is to ward off predators.

 

[kjinxx2]

The liquid is a self defense maneuver. That is to ward off predators.

It doesn't work too well against BDs. LOL

 

[Twobeardieguy]

The liquid is a self defense maneuver. That is to ward off predators.

It doesn't work too well against BDs. LOL

:lol:

EDIT: I used to have a dragon that would not eat them if the juices were flowing. :lol:

 

[Bailey91990]

Wow I did not know this. Yup doesnt work well, just makes me mad when I thought they peed on me so they would get fed off faster ahahaha