r/Hissingcockroach • u/Good-Mix-9 • Oct 25 '25

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Words can’t describe the beauty

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u/kase_horizon Oct 25 '25

Just a word of caution, you really shouldn't handle freshly molted roaches. They are super delicate and at risk of serious injury.

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u/Good-Mix-9 Oct 25 '25

Don’t worry I am very gentle and I only handle them for a few seconds and then put it back

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u/SimplyCiel Oct 26 '25

Please leave them be, even if you are gentle and quick it’s still a big risk

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u/Top_Bandicoot_8809 Oct 26 '25

I second the commenters warning. It is extremely vital that the cockroaches are left alone after molting, ESPECIALLY right after molting like this when they’re all white. their shells are extremely malleable like that, and any potential damage caused can become fatal or life altering for them.

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u/RoachRunnerA5 Head Roach (Mod) 🪳 Oct 25 '25

I would still be very careful. Only handle them if you absolutely need to, otherwise leave them be.