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might be a burn. is he able to touch his head to the top of the cage under the basking light? even maybe under the UVB light?

I used to be petrified of bugs too, and I was afraid to hold the dubias when I first got them. But these are not "house" roaches you see in like new york. I guarantee you you will be pro-roach in a few months lol. just make sure you put vaseline around the top 1/4 of the tank.

That picture doesn't show him very well. and would you be able to post your setup with the "how to ask for help" sticky form in the health forum? There are many factors that could lead to stunted growth besides just genetics

The brightness isn't what matters. Sometimes even ones that are too bright can irritate the eyes.

hissers make great pets. They are very friendly and handleable.

That's perfect. That's what I use during the winter for mine. Do you have a basking bulb as well?

I ment to write a great starter price lol... Stupid auto correct.

You can't unfortunately. Until you find babies. If I were you I would start a colony of dubias and a colony of hissers like I do. That way it is less of a strain on just one colony. I got my dubias from gotdubias.com, great website and awoke starter package price!

Nope. Makes it easier to clean. And for your previous post, males have "horns" on their heads, females aren't so prominent. The one in the picture is a male http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/bugs/madagascar-hissing-cockroach/

That's a male, and he is shedding. That may be why. Keep offering food, maybe a new variety of feeders. It took my chameleon over a month to start eating when I got him. And FYI... Your vet is an idiot... Also, no more mealworms. They can cause impaction. Has he pooped?

They are illegal too some places

I got a whole bunch of fake plants and vines from the dollar store, just wash them with soap and water first to get the extra dye off. They are super cheap too

Mine are breeding great. I use a glass tank with screen lid. Petroleum jelly around the top 4 inches of the tank, egg cartons, an under tank heat pad, and veggie scraps.

Try silkworms or dubias, but if nothing then try superworms, they have more meat.

still, it looks like he has a skin fungal infection. A vet wil want to prescribe him a safe anti fungal.

Looks like it could be a fungal infection, I would get him to a vet? His mouth doesn't look quite right either.

Sorry you lost her :( maybe next time try with an older one? I find they are a little less fragile, I am afraid to ever get a baby because I am afraid I would kill it :eek: also it could have been the baytril that did her in, it is bad if overdosed and reptiles have such slow immune systems you...

He may have parasites, does the poop look runny to you? That is what I think when I think bird droppings.

Also, make sure you give PLAIN calcium every feeding, no phosphorus or D3. You will need to take (him) outside for natural sunlight when it is warm enough, but not too hot. Also give calcium WITH D3 2 times a month and a multivitamin 2 times a month for now until (he) is healthy again. What...

Yes get a clear picture of the heal on the back foot to clarify if the situation is more or less severe. If it's a female this will not be a good situation, if male it could have a much higher chance of living a healthy normal life.