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Comment on Meet our Animals-Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches by Houston Zoo Education

Houston Zoo Education — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:57:36 +0000

Hi Cheryl,
Thanks for your question. Some species of cockroaches are unique in that when a female first mates, she can remain fertilized for life. We have not been able to verify whether or not this is the case with Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Another way this could have happened is with the nymphs (juvenile cockroaches). Male nymphs become sexually mature at about 6 months old, so if you did not separate the nymphs immediately, then the males and females could have mated with each other.

In terms of giving them away, we suggest that you contact school districts to see if any science teachers are interested in taking any. Whatever you choose to do, it is VERY important that you do NOT release these cockroaches into your backyard or outside anywhere. Because Madagascar hissing cockroaches are not native to Texas, if released they could become an invasive species which would be extremely detrimental to the area.

If you have further questions feel free to contact education@houstonzoo.org!

Comment on Meet our Animals-Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches by cheryl

cheryl — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:19:58 +0000

My son’s hissing coachroach just had another batch of babies. The male and female haven’t been together since we discovered the first batch of babies. How is this possible. Do you have any ideas of how to give them away so that they won’t be food to something.
cheryl

Comment on A Day JUST for Educators! by Houston Zoo Education

Houston Zoo Education — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:52:26 +0000

Hi Jean,
You are welcome to bring a group to Educator Day as long as they are 18 years or older.

We hope to see you there!