Re: Pardon my ignorance but what is a hisser...Madagascar Hissing Cockaroach???

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Posted by ag on December 27, 2001 at 10:10:35:

In Reply to: Re: Pardon my ignorance but what is a hisser...Madagascar Hissing Cockaroach??? posted by Nick T.D on December 27, 2001 at 05:03:33:

: I was talking about Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. I was just curious whether or not anyone has fed them to offer a more varied diet. Alot of people have been feeding them to monitors and other lizards lately. Was just a thought. Thanks
: Nick

I can remember when it was believed that a strict rodent diet could be detrimental to the health of monitors. I don't know what the general consensus is on proper montior diets now, but I do know they eat a lot and have a metabolism more similar to birds than Gilas LOL! As already mentioned, most people agree that heloderma should only be fed eggs in moderation - they seem to do fine on mice and/or rats.

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In some parts of their range...... kerry 12/29/01 (3)
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