Dubia Exoskeloten???

[fez09]

I'm a little embarassed to ask this but do Dubia's shed? I have been finding empty roach shells everyday...Is thiat what happens when they molt?? :?:

 

[Litakat]

Yes they do ^.^ As the dubia grows, it sheds its exoskeleton. If you see any white roaches, it's because they just shed and have yet to harden the new shell.

 

[fez09]

Awesome! I kinda thought so but wanted to make sure their not dying on me! Thanks Litakat!

 

[Litakat]

Lol yeah. It is alarming to see a bunch of shells littered about the bottom of the bin Silly shedding creatures.

 

[blondie098]

I felt like a total dummy when I had to ask if the sender knew I had a white roach last year when I started my colony -- OMG I was so embarrassed! He was cool about it and explained it was freshly shed...

Oh yeah, if you catch the white ones (make sure it's proper size!) your dragon will love it -- they are extra soft right then. They're kinda pretty, too imho.

 

[Litakat]

Yes ^.^ If I see a proper sized white roach, I'll scoop it out to give Dave a treat.