So I decided to order a cockroad aquarium with 4 Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. They are not gross at all, and look nothing like the average roach you might find wandering around your house. They are pretty big, and have a cool shell, as its striped with a beautiful amber color. I'm watching one of them suck water out of a sponge right now (giving them straight up water isnt a good idea, since it could clog the airholes on their body if they trip on it.
I decided to touch one of them, and sure enough, he hissed. They blow air out of the holes on their body when they are scared or mad. They also hiss when trying to find a mate.
I'm glad to have these guys, I have two Jack Russels, a full fish aquarium (getting a 55 gallon fish-tank pretty soon), an ant farm which is pretty fun, and of course the Madagascar Cockroaches.
PS: Sorry for the title, I wanted to put down 'Cockroach' but it censored it.
Log in to comment