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Uploaded by on Aug 27, 2009

A look at Blaberus craniifer & Blaberus giganteus.

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  • Do they smell bad? I like cockroaches but I have never kept them as pets and wonder if they smell.

  • @victoriapschen Whenever they emit their defensive scent, it smells a bit like nachos, lol... but only temporarily. Otherwise, they don't really have a smell. When I open the lid to their tank, it just smells of moist dirt, which I find to be a pleasant smell :)

  • What do they use their wings for?mating?flying?or for show?plz write back.

  • @carlismycoolcat The death's head species isn't capable of flight, and the giant cave roaches only barely fly. So I figure their main use is for mating/displaying to females.

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  • great....it makes me want a couple -_-

  • I just LOVE how soft their wings are! When I had the privilege of handling a friend's giant cave roach, I rubbed his wings against my cheek. It may sound gross to quite a majority of people, but give it a try, it's very soothing, haha!

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  • Strange I never liked cockroaches and I happen to click this and then I was like "aww that's cute I want one!" lol ;s interesting little creatures it seems.

  • You see, roaches get a bad rap, but its always the pretty tropical ones who make them look so much better

  • What sort of environment do you keep them in?

    Im quite interested in getting a few, but there is hardly any help on the interwebs.

  • oooooh how cute!!! the 2nd one you picked up looked exited, i love roaches i think they are wonderful creatures and because so i am called lord roach.

  • @carlismycoolcat they use their wings for gliding

  • @PenanggalanMonster

    Good to know, I saw a movie where they used those roaches and they flew in the movie. I was afraid it was true. lol It was one of those swarm type movies.

  • Are these legal in California? These are cool...haven't seen any for sale out here, and our wildlife and game laws are so wacko sometimes....

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