To be or not to be a roach breeder

[Beman]

My only issue with them is their legs get really spikey. The big ones have made me bleed before from their leg spikes.

um NO. And with that said... Wouldn't that be dangerous to feed to chams or do you not feed the huge Ivory Heads?

 

[jamest0o0]

um NO. And with that said... Wouldn't that be dangerous to feed to chams or do you not feed the huge Ivory Heads?

Yeah the big ones I'm careful with. They are probably too big for most chams. My Parsons has taken some larger ones, but the spikes definitely worry me a little. The smaller/medium nymphs are safe though

 

[Beman]

Yeah the big ones I'm careful with. They are probably too big for most chams. My Parsons has taken some larger ones, but the spikes definitely worry me a little. The smaller/medium nymphs are safe though

Gotta say the idea of spiky legs grosses me out.

 

[bloftis1]

Yeah same.. the idea of snakes turning on you behind your back annoys me.....

 

[jamest0o0]

Gotta say the idea of spiky legs grosses me out.

I thought you'd like them more for that reason

 

[JoXie411]

I posted this then took a nap and wow lots to read lol. My question is larry will not touch roaches. If I starve him out enough will he witch??

 

[JoXie411]

@CamoChameleonsHuman underground roach breeders lol

 

[JoXie411]

I said the same thing... look at me now. I didn't even get into chameleons for the longest time because I thought they needed some roaches. IME you quickly get over their roachiness when you realize most of the fear comes from a stigma caused by like 4 pest species? Most roaches will turn their roach noses up to anything that isn't fresh food. You'll even see them clean themselves after you touch them lol.

My husband is extremely allergic to the crickets like I’ve said 100 times lol do you think he will have less of a reaction to the roaches??

 

[jamest0o0]

My husband is extremely allergic to the crickets like I’ve said 100 times lol do you think he will have less of a reaction to the roaches??

Honestly, if he's allergic to crickets like that then there's a good chance he will be with roaches too

 

[snitz427]

My husband is extremely allergic to the crickets like I’ve said 100 times lol do you think he will have less of a reaction to the roaches??

Try silkies! Although it seems chameleons can be just as finicky about them... some of mine love them some aren't impressed.

 

[jamest0o0]

I wonder how likely silkworm frass is to cause a reaction

 

[JoXie411]

Try silkies! Although it seems chameleons can be just as finicky about them... some of mine love them some aren't impressed.

So you think I could have may chameleons live off silks as a staple?? I have moths also going to help with the cricket problems but they take so long to pupate.

 

[JoXie411]

Honestly, if he's allergic to crickets like that then there's a good chance he will be with roaches too

Is there any other insects that will not make him react?? Last night he has a severe allergic attack. He woke up and couldn’t breath

 

[KRGEE21]

^ Have you tried BSF/phoenix worms?

 

[JoXie411]

^ Have you tried BSF/phoenix worms?

I do currently use them

 

[jamest0o0]

Trying to think of something, but I feel like anything in large amounts will produce possibly problematic frass?

 

[CamoChameleonsHuman]

Is there any other insects that will not make him react?? Last night he has a severe allergic attack. He woke up and couldn’t breath

Wow this is no Bueno. Does he take or has he taken Zyrtec before?
Honestly your best bet might be silkworms if your looking for something stable with least amount of allergic reaction

 

[snitz427]

I wonder how likely silkworm frass is to cause a reaction

It's rather moist, so if anything maybe it is less likely to be airborn (although the baby frass is super small and powdery).

 

[JoXie411]

Wow this is no Bueno. Does he take or has he taken Zyrtec before?
Honestly your best bet might be silkworms if your liking for something stable with least amount of allergic reaction

He took Benadryl to help. I’m guessing I’m going to have to only use worms then

 

[CamoChameleonsHuman]

He took Benadryl to help. I’m guessing I’m going to have to only use worms then

You can still mix it up good with silks, horns, and supers. Horns and silks are probably the hardest to breed. But supers are easy. You can always keep 100 dubias at a time just make sure the container is a mile away from your husband.