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These insects pose no known danger to humans. Males are extremely aggressive and are commonly seen fighting with rival males. Do Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches carry diseases? Spreading Germs and Disease By contrast, the hissing cockroach is not associated with the spread of disease, but like his house-dwelling cousins carry moldRead More →

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The Madagascar hissing cockroach (MHC) is approximately 2 to 4 inches long and weighs 1/4 to 7/8 ounces. … The cockroach should not be handled during this time to avoid hurting it in this delicate stage. Unlike many other cockroaches, this species is wingless, but can run rather quickly. WhatRead More →

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Water may also be provided in a small dish or cup. It is important to place a small sponge inside this type of container so smaller roaches will not fall in and drown. What do hissing cockroaches need to survive? Food and Water Remove uneaten food after a few daysRead More →

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Homeowners who find a Madagascar hissing cockroach have likely discovered someone’s missing pet. In the U.S., these insects live in classrooms as display insects and pet stores that offer these critters for sale. Where does hissing cockroaches come from? The Madagascar hissing cockroach is a large, wingless cockroach from Madagascar,Read More →

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How wrong we were… It turns out that the Madagascar hissing cockroach carries her 30-60 eggs inside an internal ootheca (or egg case) – for an unusually protracted two months. Newborn nymphs only emerge from the mother once the eggs have hatched inside her (a mode of reproduction known asRead More →

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(By the way, although some people call it an Instapot, the correct name is Instant Pot.) Should steam come out of the Instant Pot when pressurizing? Yes, there will be steam escaping from the steam release valve and float valve. Should my pressure canner be hissing? At the end ofRead More →

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The principal player in the Diversity of Life Course is the Madagascar hissing cockroach. These magnificent insects are large, sleek, clean, slow-moving, and sexually dimorphic. Why do hissing cockroaches hiss? Insects in general have openings on the side of their bodies called spiracles. These lead to air ducts and areRead More →