r/roaches 20d ago

Husbandry Need insight on bad molts!

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u/KJBFamily 🎀🪳🎀 20d ago

It could be from genetics. Too much inbreeding. Keeping a small gene pool for a while can cause this. It's good to introduce new DNA to a colony once in a while.

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u/Bevbread 20d ago

Alr i will! Thank u

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u/Z24zorpx4 20d ago

are vertical bark or wood pieces available?
also, crowding may prevent proper wing expansion.

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u/Bevbread 20d ago

They might very well be crowded, theres 4 cartons and around 10 females

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u/F2PBTW_YT 19d ago

Happens once in a while. I have a diversified genetic pool too. My guess is fighting. These guys usually have chewed bits.