Recreating a Cockroach's Natural Habitat

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Cockroachella: One of the many possible names we could name this brand new natural reconstruction of a jungle habitat and ground scape for my colony of feeder Dubia cockroaches. In this video, we explore what makes cockroaches unique, their important role in the ecosystem, and how understand them allowed us to create a new home of practical value for humans. We also watch why their old home was insufficient and why caring for feeder insects is extremely important.
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[@Daanmytime]

I wonder if there was ever a lucky cockroach that was born in the terrarium, never got picked as food, and died naturally.

[@AntsCanada]

Yes, it happens a lot and I just feed the dead body to my ants.

[@alphalegend5825]

AntsCanada It died naturally but still is a food to ant. I think ill never say that’s a lucky way to die 😂

[@cydixa9869]

AntsCanada Rip, cockroach. They lived a happy life, wondering where their friends went, one by one.

[@Adicted2daMusic]

Noma noma iei noma noma noma iei chi putal sia dragostea din tei

[@jay-fn3nm]

AntsCanada I'm so jealous of your life. I love insects and keep them as a hobby. And a few other animals. But I could never keep ants alive for long. I'm amazed that you have had yours for years.

[@dontmindme.justaguy]

Ant 45668 to Ant 45724: Hey did you get some of that roach last night? Ant 45724: Yeah, it tasted different than usual, much better in my opinion. Ant 45668: I know right, its good that the great hand is trying out new recipes, I wonder what it will give us next? Ant 45724: I don't know, but I hope its that triangle shaped orange and white thing the ferals told us about, I think they called it Pizza? Ant 45668: Hey, I told you to stop talking to those girls, they're bad news, you remember what happened to the last colony that tried to "get along" with them? Ant 45724: No, I was still a pupa at the time. Ant 45668: Oh, well it didn't end too great for that colony. *The two ants continue to chatter on until another worker comes by and tells them that there are a new batch of eggs to move*

[@lucasc8872]

Der Adler und seine Falken this comment needs more likes

[@teridax2177]

Bread Plays Games agreed

[@afuckingchicken8023]

*then a pupa ant comes in and listen and cry's away*

[@vivimage2928]

Der Adler und seine Falken do more

[@Catzooa]

Nice.

[@fiezaedward5277]

If you touch a cockroach, it will run and clean it self because they thought we r dirtier than them.😂😂😂

[@wiggly1096]

Fieza M Jan we are tbh

[@hideph_tv861]

Really?

[@shitfuck5464]

We are dirty VERY dirty compared to them

[@andycandy4833]

It's because of our skin oils, they can be very harmful to them

[@lehonwhale8070]

@@rachelgrace5500 roach: Fool! U HAVE DOOMED ME!

[@jaschabull2365]

I love how considerate you are of even nature's smallest of beings. Hope those roaches are happier now!

[@Callies_ChaoticAnimationCorner]

I made a brand new ant story 😊try to find it, it updates every day 😊

[@charlesmetz4641]

Probably are happier

[@colerobinson1422]

Sense they decompose stuff we could call it it the wastelands

[@matthewzeller5026]

I like it. You have my vote.

[@seabass324]

Sounds like a great name for it

[@domin8or85gaming5]

Cole Robinson good thinking I like it

[@EowynSoup]

I like that a lot!

[@sgt.pancakes8513]

Yes! I love it!

[@RyansReaper]

This is the only damn place you’re gonna see multiple people sad over a baby roach... rippp tho :’(

[@Callies_ChaoticAnimationCorner]

I made a brand new ant story 😊try to find it, it updates every day 😊

[@la7292]

Cockroaches in videos: Me:oh cool Cockroaches in real life: Me:Hide yo kids hide yo wife

[@isissahara388]

😂

[@lightningcool1049]

Why is this relatable 😂😂😂

[@ayeshaakter865]

Same

[@markwillams420]

🤣

[@kodavulpedrius6712]

And hide yo husband, coz they killing every roach around here.

[@gzusrlz10]

I would love to see an update on the Cockroach habitat. I'm starting a colony of dubias for my bearded dragon and I'm thinking I might go in this direction.

[@yesyes1299]

I might start a dubia colony for my bearded dragon also

[@g-man8481]

I want to start one for my hedgehog and to compost! This is Genius!!

[@mhm77887]

I'm going to start one for my crested gecko aswell!

[@tylerscholz7435]

I used to have a HUGE multi-colony setup when I kept tarantulas and scorpions, and gave them to my folks and brother who had bearded dragons and African bullfrogs, etc. They’re a great food source, but I started to enjoy the roaches more than the other animals honestly. I can’t wait to start up another colony! Really hope you decided to start roach keeping and gave them a good home!

[@natashascott5279]

Yes, we definitely need an update please!!!!

[@KumuTheProtogen]

I'm in no way interested in keeping any ants or cockroaches as pets ever. And actually don't even have an interest in these creatures at all. But they way you make these videos is amazing. If all educational channels on YT and TV were like this, I bet a lot more people would watch. It does make me appreciate a lot of critters more though.

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you! I appreciate that a lot! Happy you found appreciation for the little critters.

[@brandonparker9632]

You should install a red light for the roaches to watch them since they can't see red light. They won't get scared and hide.

[@matthewzeller5026]

I was wondering if something like that would work. Someone else suggested a low light camera but my first thought was trying something like this.

[@cozmorules6983]

yes

[@draconic6269]

Ur so smart :)

[@hughjazz4736]

"Or nibbling on ur toothbrush" I panicked

[@netizen6139]

Sad but true

[@strawberrytiramisu]

Me too. Rip my tooth brush because I threw it away.

[@randomguy3852]

Lol 🤣 same

[@omartistry]

If you leave food particles or sugary toothpaste residue on your toothbrush,then yes they will.

[@gregmueller7259]

Oh dang plastic bag time

[@MiBackpacking]

Ok, I’m tearing up watching that little baby roach struggle. 😭 I’m officially giving my dubia roaches a new natural habitat first thing tomorrow morning 🙏🏼♥️

[@landonthebugkidfansmore1203]

Even though you just said, that makes me want to cry

[@crazypoutine7477]

I think it should be called the Roach Ranch

[@blueflavoredramen3993]

Crazy Poutine or ants Canada the roach rancher

[@isabellay7866]

Yeah! The roach ranch

[@evilcanofdrpepper]

Yeah makes me think of Papa roach ranch, or maybe The Dubia Shangri-la or Utopia de Dubia... Also did any one else notice that there were roaches with wings and others that looked more like pill bugs? are they different kinds or just males and females?

[@redpotater1688]

OMG! YESSSS

[@jeremythellman6473]

The Wastelands.. get it? Because he puts waste in the lands.. ok I'll leave now.

[@re1i]

Saucy Taco Are You Saucy Cause IM Hungry .-.

[@thenightmarewizardcat]

Man, this suggestion is good

[@lucasheber]

When I saw the name The Wasteland I thought it was a reference of the Dark Tower

[@lukefreeman2286]

I like it!

[@vbgvbg1133]

That actually makes a good name.

[@morgan9774]

Dubias are so derpy. I used to love watching them and it always amazed me that these roaches survive in the wild. One flip on to they're back and they're helpless. I tried keeping some for my praying mantis in the past.

[@MeltedSnowySummer]

We do have a different type of roaches here (other than the normal house roaches) we call them "little earth roaches" and whenever we see them in our houses its because its rainingtoo much and they just dont want to drown on the wet dirt outside. We usually put them back outside and never kill them. They're too cute to kill.

[@AntsCanada]

Cool! What country?

[@lilytheangel.]

and then they never responded

[@MeltedSnowySummer]

@@lilytheangel. oh goodness! I never saw this!

[@MeltedSnowySummer]

@@AntsCanada I'm so so so sorry for not replying I live in Brazil!

[@charliedilltarde9881]

This guy is ten years from living in a indoor jungle 200 miles under ground

[@loud_hailer6240]

LOL count me in!

[@Mrsadgirl99]

Hes famous here in sea

[@beepboop7219]

And look at him now, a giant jungle with a future ant museum

[@dawgythegreat]

did I just "aw" at a cockroach?? wth is going on

[@arcticvox4149]

dawgy the great don't worry we see beauty in all things 😃😃

[@lm0n994]

DAMN WE SAME BOI

[@rowanheart8122]

Dude when I saw the baby eating the apple I was like “aaawwww irs sooo tiny!!” And when I saw the deformed baby I was like “oh nooooo” all at a pitch only dogs should hear

[@roboticartist2793]

dawgy the great that's normal

[@ryanw.4983]

dawgy the great same here

[@erivida64]

I defenitely appreciate roaches a bit more, but that part at the beginning with the urban roach infestation and the clip of that roach crawling on your arm were both horrific.

[@JvdasMichael]

you did nOT just make me cry over a cockroach. yOU JUST DID NOT

[@grayofsloth9142]

Name it The Dubian Domain.

[@shelbysilverstein]

While watching this, the cord from my headphones hit the side of my neck and I damn near threw my iPad across the room 🤣

[@cougargaming7787]

Shelby Silverstein lol

[@alienfromarea5175]

Hahahaha. You need more likes *Why* did this make me laugh so much!? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@goodmorningryan1549]

That’s really really funny!!!!!!!!

[@ILOVEMARILYNMANSON89]

I can relate. my phone charger slid off my bed and I almost had a heart attack lol.

[@zoorozuya]

Lol

[@frostdragon64]

These ants and roaches got it better than some people's dogs :)

[@phcert6267]

frostdragon64 ... better than some people...

[@Chinaman-gw6ts]

@@phcert6267 Africa wants to know your location

[@phcert6267]

Kariman. so do the folks living in appalachia.

[@Sipotioanimal]

PH CERT so true

[@sandyhill4081]

I just noticed

[@ryanpennfields3276]

I love seeing people treating feeders with respect 💙 without them, those who they feed wouldn't be able to survive. The added acknowledgement of their dual purpose of decomposing was wonderful. I live my life trying to treat every single life form as an equal. No creature is better than another. I am not better than an ant or a cockroach, nor are they better than a cow or a chicken... at the end of the day, we all have our purpose for existing and we all have value.

[@chrischavis4782]

Humans have souls, spirits; insects don't. You are greater than an insect, indeed. I do agree with the other parts though, we should all treat God's creation with love.

[@CJ-rc5ru]

Chris Chavis lol what bruh chill, who says were better than insects? Bruh were literally all stupid animals. Foh

[@aitnobetafaq]

@@CJ-rc5ru you need to wake up and see the light. You will be blessed. Trust me. God bless

[@spanlocket6107]

@@aitnobetafaq No one matters.

[@fuckjoebiden]

@@aitnobetafaq you're using religion to put other beings down. i am atheist, but that's not what a creator would want his creations to do. insects are living things with some level of intelligence and self preservation. we aren't inherently superior, we're just larger and smarter. every life form has a purpose in nature

[@mikewazowski609]

This dude is dramatic and I love it

[@muhammadamnibinmohammadzah1941]

Me too 😢

[@matthewgaviola8885]

Same. No more robots

[@MrAlien23]

He is way too dramatic, but Mickey is still cool

[@Whatyoutrynado]

He is a [REDACTED]

[@Callies_ChaoticAnimationCorner]

I made a brand new ant story 😊try to find it,it updates every day 😊

[@yeppeogeu2828]

"not uncommon to see a roach the size of a tennis ball running or even flying around" i would literally rather die.

[@woola7907]

yeppeogeu Fr

[@yourpurpledream6102]

yeppeogeu me too

[@Mossyoakwendigo4.6]

yeppeogeu meh that's nothing like what we got in south Carolina. When I was a kid we called them palmetto bugs, and those things can fly and could be the size of a softball. Sometimes you had to stomp them a few times just to kill them! No matter how much you kill they just keep coming. And they don't care that your house is dirty they like clean houses too. We never had normal roaches we had those things. EDIT: I sealed every crack in my home and I never seen them after that.

[@VestigialHead]

+yeppeogeu Wow do you really hate Tennis that much?

[@chaosthedark]

hahahah

[@ParanormalC0w]

What I love most about your channel is the utter appreciation for all life forms despite their reputation.

[@JesterKitty]

A video about tiny satans made me cry.

[@-__Ast0lf0__-]

Lol..yeah..

[@Koko-il1go]

@@-__Ast0lf0__- says moxie

[@-__Ast0lf0__-]

@@Koko-il1go 😀☝️

[@Jartran72]

>They are not evil for fullfilling their nature given role

[@beepboop7219]

They're satans for...?

[@Scaliercaro0]

I'm surprised you don't have your own show national geographic. I would definitely watch it

[@philipprebs6775]

bin Yamin Zeman KZbin propably pays better

[@peeblekitty5780]

IKR!! He needs to get his show on TV, he would totally be a hit on educational nature channels.

[@user-df8hl4zx2l]

National Geographic prefers to show crazy people and cats.

[@Scaliercaro0]

Emanuel de Araújo Sousa lmao!

[@joshlinsmeyer2556]

bin Yamin Zeman Interesting you should say that since his cockroach birth clip made it onto a nature documentary of sorts (I forget which one)

[@procheezy8152]

R.I.P nymph 2018-2018 😭😭 u will be remembered

[@meinesongs2833]

It's honestly heartbreaking to see that you care so much for your prey cockroaches than some world leaders care for their people. You are truly a wholesome person!😊

[@shrek8645]

"You are what you eat" Me: *Eats pork* *Becomes a pig*

[@AnotherRandomChild]

Mmmmm bacon *then the process repeats*

[@laurenc_2009]

Me: eats pork Me: I already am a pig 😭😭😢

[@wiggly1096]

They actually say people taste like pork so I guess so🤔🤔

[@TrueBeelzebub]

Me: * eats potato * Me: * becomes potato *

[@francumi_t2029]

Me: *eats fish* Me: 🐟

[@honorboundfate9521]

You should get a dimmer switch for that room

[@Randomdudefromtheinternet]

HonorBound Fate Or maybe an infrared light.

[@dinosatay]

A what?

[@honorboundfate9521]

Tpz Dino a dimmer switch is a light switch that is a knob you know like a door nob, you can press the knob in like a button to turn it off or on but you can also twist the knob to dim or brighten the intensity of the light, so instead of turning the light switch on and startling the roaches ants Canada can simply ever so slowly brighten the light at a gentle pace so that its natural to them and it will be like the sun I that its not very bright in the morning but gets brighter as the day goes on, and he can use that window of time to record the intrusion without making them get startled and scramble for cover.

[@silverlynxclaw1460]

"Keep Calm and keep Ants" Anyone else see his shirt? I want one!

[@xscorpgamerx969]

You can buy it on the antscanada store

[@Rachel-vl9nf]

I know! I was about to comment that XD

[@muhammadadibfahmi9921]

Me too I really love it😍😍

[@trollfacenationalist3653]

Mikey Bustos, the Roach Impaler.

[@noq492]

That is iconic

[@tuanybignotto4666]

Okay they made me a little uncomfortable but when I saw them munching on the apples and snuggling with each other I thought they were kinda cute. And I almost cried at the defective nymph.

[@tomnovy3476]

same

[@Koko-il1go]

Same

[@TDArulesclub4]

"To harvest quality food." Suddenly made me think of The Promised Neverland.

[@mouth7137]

Oh god

[@TheLiam14141]

The realization you had when the baby roach wasn't going to make it reminds me of when I learned how horrible it was to keep a betta fish in a bowl. I had kept mine in a bowl for about a year. It was the first fish I'd ever owned and I got him as a gift. Once I learned of how bad it was to relegate him to a bowl I bought an actual 10 gallon tank for him. That's what got me into fish keeping

[@adamnapolitano432]

I know it's uncreative but call it "The Roach Motel". It's classic. XD

[@divinecrusader4258]

Adam Napolitano why haven't you gotten way more likes lol

[@albertogonzales5052]

I really dig your compassion and even love for these roaches. You've depicted them in a noble manner.

[@noobkiller3567]

Sees ants in video: awww cool Ant walks by you in house: KILL IT *steps on it*

[@Windows98R]

NOOB KILLER ants, not so much in my house. Roaches, now that’s a different story

[@rhondadills8275]

Nah...not now...better than roaches...thanks to AC!

[@syeda9114]

hopefully you have shoes on

[@MozIleto]

@@rhondadills8275 AC AC... XD Ants Canada Ants Channel

[@deirdrehoffman5650]

Can’t believe I haven’t seen this yet... The Roach Motel!

[@MrKrabs-vi5jk]

This man is legendary. He literally just threw up deuces surrounded by 🐝 hives. I’d be so scared... at 8:07

[@AntsCanada]

They were a species of stingless bees native to the Philippines. I didn't need protection at all collecting honey. LOL!

[@MrKrabs-vi5jk]

AntsCanada Wow that’s really cool!!! And u liked my comment!!!👏🏾😁😂

[@NSaw1]

The honey bees here in idaho are ruthless! LOL

[@rapt0rzz]

8:02

[@torreyacalifornica]

I love bees... I usually don't wear much more than a t-shirt and white pants when I open their hive so long as there's smoke. Bees aren't as bad as people seem to think.

[@bitchhp2973]

You should add some genetic diversity, that may be the cause of the deformity. I’d say some 40 males. And feeding off most of the current ones,

[@blaptika4733]

look at how cute that baby roach is adorable.

[@bluestrawberry5291]

Nahhhhh I like it

[@donofspades1141]

That cockroach munching on the orange was adorable.. a sentence I definitely never expected to say!

[@marlintheclownfish4862]

Oscar Santiago are you gay?

[@skrrt8691]

Luckily you didn't have to say it and you only had to type it.

[@sickle666]

Wow, this was amazing and made me think of cockroaches more of like insect cows. Also, your voice sounds like you’re smiling when you talk and it’s so pleasaaaant. Subscribed!

[@AntsCanada]

Thank you. Welcome to the AC Family! Ant love forever!

[@chaosquinn]

Wez same tho. After this I thought of them as cows to

[@leeg4969]

you mean it's so pleasANT

[@amarettojones9573]

Officially gonna start calling cockroaches "insect cows"

[@Catzooa]

I know right? The whole time he was talking about them needing a better habitat and stuff I just couldn't stop thinking about cows. I guess these insects are the cows of thier animal bracket.

[@hafffie76]

I found a cockroach that was three cm long and my mum crushed it. but there was one ant that found it and ran away. I didn't know why he ran away but then two minutes later there were lots of ant trying to carry it to the nest. so cool😘

[@Crawkid]

ran away 'cause "omg this is food! so much food! amazing! I have to go NOW and get my nestmates to move ass to haul this back, this will feed so many! !!!" *excited ant noise*

[@zhoubo98]

they are running to the colony and releasing hormones that is saying "OMG THERE IS FOOD EVERYONE"

[@tomnovy3476]

woah

[@sandyhill4081]

RIP the cockroach

[@Bascanska_Ploca]

@@sandyhill4081 no

[@pinkpink7219]

THE BABY CUCARACHA OMG MY HEART, NOW IM CRYING SO FKN HARD😭😭💔💔💔💔

[@Sipotioanimal]

isabel rose bruh u say cucaracha I speak Spanish

[@pinkpink7219]

@@Sipotioanimal same haha

[@yoshizero9952]

Name it the cockpit

[@NikkoCharger]

yoshihiro watanabe that's a good one!

[@daneulaz6320]

yoshihiro watanabe xD the pun is real

[@rhythmf.4460]

yoshihiro watanabe I love this

[@jacobtipple1777]

lol

[@MrKrabs-vi5jk]

Yeeee good one 💀👏🏾

[@teagan.-.918]

Did i just watch a full video of R O A C H E S?

[@ajsmith2765]

Yup

[@BRAVENEWORDERFILMS]

Da great Đæ Wæ Yup... I'm about to as well😂🤢

[@aj339]

Yes you did

[@BeemoRL1234]

yes

[@prof.malware1623]

Da great Đæ Wæ Yep XD

[@chat33th]

That little nymph with the deformity had me so emotional. To be honest, I REALLY don’t like bugs, but I was damn near crying when I saw that little guy. A new respect for roaches man.

[@beepboop7219]

Caring for even the most simplest animals is why I fell in love with this channel and animals

[@VarietyPirate]

Two minutes in: I’m SO uncomfortable, but I’m gonna stick with ya! If you could get me to love ants, you MAY be able to get me to not panic when I see a cockroach (key word: “may).

[@dyingember3918]

Chloe AF EXACTLY

[@julianrobles6676]

Ha gay

[@zhoubo98]

l

[@zhoubo98]

l

[@zhoubo98]

l

[@timberpaul9778]

You should call them the scavengers

[@vanguardangel6912]

Your compassion for these animals is so inspiring! And it’s true, better lives for prey animals means better lives for predators, and that includes us humans!

[@monsieurbacteria6105]

can you do a isopod or rolly pollie habitat? pls

[@jkishhabi]

Same philosophy I had with the rats I fed to my pet snakes. I bought the healthiest rats that I could and chose one male and one female for my breeding pair. I chose the pair from the 6 rats I bought by observing behavior for a few days. I had one male rat who was very nervy and got away the first 3 times I reached in to grab a rat to feed to our snakes. He won my heart, when despite his fear he started to use his own body to protect and cover one of the females, always the same female, (the one I saw him mutually grooming with the most). So those two became my breeding pair. We gave them a huge set up with tunnels and containers and lots of fresh vegetables and fruits as well as high quality rat pellets. They produced so much young that by the time I retired them from breeding because Mom rat was getting up there in breeding age, we had a surplus of 30 rats despite feeding my 4 snakes every 7 to 10 days! I had to find homes for all the ones too big for my snakes to eat. I gave the male rat a large habitat where he ruled supreme over two of his sons until he died at age 4 1/2. Mother rat had a large cage next to his with two of her daughters. She made it to 5 years. The sons and daughters have also finally passed from old age and were pampered pets until the end. Three of the more long lived snakes are still living but since I have limited space and resources I no longer raise their feeder rats myself. I still strive to get rats and mice from healthy, stimulating living conditions and truly think it makes a difference to my snakes health and happiness, as well as my own.

[@AntsCanada]

Interesting! That is the longest living rat I have ever heard of! WOW!

[@rickmcgiveney2319]

AntsCanada i do not no if you will see this but you have made me notice every living thing has human type feelings thank you you are amazeing

[@titanicgirl774]

Rick Mcgiveney if you keep thinking that you’ll have an existential crisis next time you step on a worm accidentally.

[@ohrats731]

“Most loathed vermin, next to rats” Touché.... but I probably have an easier time warming people up to my pet rats than people with pet roaches 😜

[@PancakemonsterFO4]

Lily A. But subway rats are way more disgusting then „domestic“ rats who are pretty social pets bonding even with their holder

[@krankarvolund7771]

Well, subway rats are also very social naimals which can be very intelligent. Just, as they live in our trash, we found them disgusting ^^ And I personally will hate to see a rat in my house, because it will a be a very problem for hygien or the cleaning of my house. But I'd love to have pet rats, and I don't be disgust to see rats in street or in a trashbin ^^ Once with my best friend, we try to save a little rat, but he was too badly hurt (he had a problem in the spine, I think, he cannot walk forward, just was turnng in round, very sad to see).

[@ohrats731]

I love my domestic rats but a lot of people can’t separate them from wild rats in their minds. I generally don’t have a problem with any pest animal as long as they’re not in my house. Even potentially cute ones like mice, rats, and squirrels cause be dangerous to my pets’ health. I love all the variety in the animal kingdom but it’s good to know what poses a risk and when :)

[@krankarvolund7771]

Same with me, I love all animals but some are not welcome in my home (like flies. I can't support flies flying all around me XD)

[@ohrats731]

Krankar Volund yeah same! And when the lay eggs...no thank you!!

[@bittersweetsymphony2113]

17:00 awe babe! You are such a beautiful person! Sending you so much love and positive energy! Peace love and prosperity to all ✨

[@houdinidragon7665]

You seem to think cows and roaches have quite a bit in common lol.

[@EndohMiharu]

I can't watch this video I can't watch this video I can't watch this video - _clicks play_ - I can't look I can't look I can't look - _looks_ -

[@YourGuyMinty]

Yeah this was hard to watch

[@darnit1944]

Actually, i was disgusted at first, but then i start to become sympathetic to the roach nymph who died of deformity.

[@insignificantperson6682]

Darren Atm YOU HAVE SYMPATHY FOR ROACHES

[@darnit1944]

Dolphinwithastick ISAGEEK Yes i have sympathy for all animals killed. Killing animals is wrong. I'll explain later, let me finish my lamb chop.

[@insignificantperson6682]

Darren Atm I don't think it's necessary to tell me you're having dinner im guessing

[@mataschmata]

Why did a dying roach nymph make me cry I'm shedding actual tears over this how dare you

[@EakiTurtle]

It was so sad I'd understand what it would be like

[@joelbond7440]

Your profile pic describes what your expression probably would be if you said that out loud.

[@eatleech]

I literally see you everywhere

[@gracie8973]

IKR....

[@ifymthedestroyerofblocks7563]

pussy

[@reyeskillshot]

"Cockroaches aren't so bad" says me from the safety of my phone screen

[@TheJingles007]

4:20 "we love all living things." *has been killing cockroaches to feed ants for years*

[@rosestars9089]

It’s true, and we should, just because he kills them doesn’t mean he doesn’t care for them, he was generous enough to make them this home, that I’m pretty sure not many do.

[@ga.mejm.1288]

I mean, all living things have to eat, we kill cows and pigs to eat, he kills reaches so ants can eat. That's life, I don't see your point

[@Koko-il1go]

Doesnt mean he doesn’t care for them im myself a meat eater and an animal activist take from nature only what you need

[@emmabrook9691]

I’ve never heard of anyone caring more about their pets than AntsCanada

[@gamerchan6214]

very true. #antloveforever

[@JavierSalcedoC]

And thus, The Dubian Dynasty is born

[@Katie_O]

I love how passionate he is about all the creatures! even the roaches! it makes me happy :)

[@lilithz]

the kindness that you show with the PREY of your pets is incredible. i hate insects and have a debilitating fear of roach infestations, but how genuine and engaged you are makes these videos so cool

[@imnotelmer7447]

The flying roaches are monsters to me.

[@LazerDuck-uj2cc]

_ RanaticFan _ all of them fly

[@River.s.]

*O.O*

[@qonkie9369]

Yes. Let them all the flying ones burn in hell

[@vbgvbg1133]

You see a roach one the wall. You reach to get the spray, except there is another roach on it. You go towards the flyswatter, but the room it’s in is full of flying roaches.

[@egg1908]

*cough cough flying spiders cough*

[@johnsonpau1833]

Crawling cockroach = lvl 1 Flying cockroach = lvl 1000000

[@rishabprasoon5970]

Miracle Johnson cockroaches flying at random places :level 1000000000000000

[@kaiser5884]

But no one can beat the power of slippers/shoes. It is Level 999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999

[@kwekhengzhi8203]

Lol

[@Chikimingo]

Except for the Malignant tumor , it beats everything

[@spamlord7570]

Miracle Johnson crawling jumping flying leaping cockroach: lvl 90000000000000000000000 Leaping ninja roach: 900000000000000000000000000000000000000

[@sidewaysonhighways]

After seeing this vid last night I went ahead and overhauled my dubia bin by replacing the egg trays with slabs of cork bark and magnolia leaves on the bottom. The setup you did would be something I would consider for a hisser colony I am anticipating in the near future.

[@55bigcheese]

I love that you care kindly for even the humblest of insects. You're a great guy

[@bobbyjbarron]

ROACHELLA!!!!!! I imagine the roaches are just partying 24/7

[@DragonFae16]

Here in Australia, there's a species of cockroaches that lives in Queensland that's actually kept by kids as pets. It's called the giant hissing cockroach. They can grow huge.

[@AntsCanada]

Yes, I had them as a kid, too in Canada. They are awesome pets and are definitely HUGE!

[@printingwithlue4310]

Australia.... where normal creatures go to turn deadly... And THEN someone's pet...

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodau2382]

Rick Sanchez Yep, that's are lovely Australia for you.

[@Invisibleintent]

Is it by chance a Madagascar hissing cockroach?

[@jackleo4435]

Australia is not that bad.

[@RealSfyri]

It's inspiring how kind you are to all of these animals, even the cattle.

[@suzettekerschner8242]

Thank you so much for producing this video! By far one of my favorites, particularly about Dubia husbandry. The world is a better place when people are kind to even the tiniest (and sadly reviled) creatures 💕

[@TheBioExplorer]

The deformed baby cockroach made me think of this. Have you read about one of the newer branches of genetics called epigenetics? We now know that various parts of our (and other living things) DNA code can be switched on and off depending on the environment, diet, medicines, chemicals, etc. This can have long ranging impact. For example in humans... The diet of the mother impacts not just the baby... but the eggs that are developing in the ovaries of a female fetus. In this way the diet and health of the mother impacts not just her child but also directly that of her grandchildren! So the improvement of your roach habitat and feeding may very well lead to healthier babies and future roach generations... and the same for the ants that feed on them! 😃💖

[@AntsCanada]

OMG! Interesting! I sure hope so because as I watched this video over a few times I did notice many deformities in my batch (e.g. oddly shaped wings and antennae) and I still buy new blood every few weeks, so I feel it must be environmental/diet. Thanks for the insight!

[@TheBioExplorer]

AntsCanada This is a good into to epigenetics kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaGUk417isykjKs and if you want to explore more there are some great Ted Talks and a Nova clip. There's a good chance that the "new blood" you buy come from similar setups as your 1st one (or worse as they may be more cramped)... but if your babies conceived and born in the new setup and then several generations more down the line may show a marked difference from your old setup and those from commercial suppliers! It would be interesting to compare those from your old setup (If you kept it going on the side) compared to those in the new setup as time goes on. But... that would be mean to the one group and you probably wouldn't like that. Still you should be able to perhaps make more of a qualitative observation over time about just the more natural setup compared to what you remember about the old. Not so scientific... but your anecdotal observations should still be interesting.

[@ohrats731]

Omg idk why but seeing the roaches “hiding” with their tail ends sticking out is super cute

[@luizperez7342]

Idk Maybe because you own a rat

[@wolfymcwolfywolfwolf661]

I have always loved roaches and i am so happy that u r treating equally. Thank you

[@thatoneguywiththevoice328]

Tennis ball sized cockroaches? Where do you live: HELL *laughs* As you see, not a big fan and that won't change in the near future but thanks for showing the roach world

[@minhcena1681]

...I am terrified of cockroaches, yet since I love this channel so much I will watch this video. What is wrong with me.

[@marcar9marcar972]

JOHN CENA!!!!!!

[@paperpenn9923]

Minh Cena same!!!

[@BloodVain87]

Now I don’t mind them as much

[@KhanMann66]

Hate them when they live in the same house as you do, but tolerate them outside.

[@K.E.L-117]

Roachella

[@Skitzobits]

I love this name! XD

[@snowieur8828]

CHUCH chosen one the NONE chosen don’t have to know da secret (Roachella team)

[@erike35]

Let's go for Cockchella instead

[@andreejagger5093]

Kirin Earl Lee I like you're idea

[@xing-fuzhong5750]

Kirin Earl Lee ?

[@mariogodbout6178]

ANTSCANDA FEED AS MELON TO THE COCKROACHES SO MUCH FOOD :D

[@mekkiepoo]

I've been binge watching the entire storyline up to this point, and never once been tempted to get into ant keeping.. but watching those cockroaches eat is so friggin adorable, I instantly want some 😂

[@monkeyknight1233]

I'm really appreciate and love how u actually take ur time making all of these videos for us with much accurate explanation as possible. Also learned from mistakes that u made to be come a better and knowledgeable creator. KEEP CALMS AND KEEP ANTS!

[@bilalthefighter829]

C K K I hope you are taking about the Forest Cockroaches not the pest ones

[@wildky1]

Anderson Nguyen yeah I agree there very nicely laid out and it doesn't seem cheesy or anything!

[@alien__child123]

Not only you taught me for about roaches, you taught us how to set up the roach climate. I just got a Madagascar hissing cockroach colony and I really wanted to learn how to make them happy and not sad in a glass container

[@jellyeons6300]

Your truly such a good person and KZbinr. Your videos are both wholesome and entertaining

[@thatweirdguy1126]

this is the best spin-off episode in anime history

[@higurashitatsumaki5583]

that wierd guy hahahaha Top 10 Anime plot twist

[@sandraskender1388]

This isnt a anime

[@Mumaakil]

LMFAO

[@higurashitatsumaki5583]

Nah mate you didn't get the joke mate

[@jackollmert892]

I love that he cares for all insects

[@slava7091]

Beautiful!! Thank you for a wonderful documentation of these little guys :) And for giving them a proper home.

[@katzandcream]

It's adorable seeing them huddled together like that!

[@reptilesrock5036]

Your videos get more interesting and better as the weeks go... I just realized something! At 5:26 your feeding your cockroaches oranges that contains citric! That's the potential reason why your bearded dragon died...

[@genessajames6193]

Reptiles Rock #antscanada @antscanada

[@timy.9512]

The Dragon's Curse... potentially resolved!

[@andrejesus419]

Not really... dont believe the citric wouldnt be broken up by the roach and even if it wasnt I rly dont think it would be in enough quantity to be dangerous, NOW if he fed oranges directly to the beardie then it was absolutly the reason for its death

[@taylorsmith912]

Reptiles Rock wow just wow I wish I knew stuff like that 👍

[@xarolino]

maybe a cumulation if feed daily and the cockroaches may have rest of fruits in them that they yet have to digest ...

[@AshtonZeeTV]

I actually loved this video. You seriously make me care about all life. I feed my bearded dragon crickets. I'm going to improve their habitat. Thank you AC. Love, Ashton Zee (AC family member)

[@theonlyshinyumbreon]

Ashton Zee DUUUUDDDEEE YOU HAVE A BEARDED DRAGON!!! THATS SO AWESOME!!!

[@legitreason3973]

you're the AZ of AC.

[@AshtonZeeTV]

TheOnly ShinyUmbreon haha thanks man. They are an awesome species.

[@AshtonZeeTV]

LegitReason I see what you did there! 😉

[@legitreason3973]

great, I hate it when my word play falls flat. :)

[@CelestionPhoenix]

Love this! I used this video as inspiration and set up natural enclosures for my Halloween Hissers, my Madagascar Hissing Cockroach and my Dubias and they seem super happy! Thank you for your respect to these fantastic insects!!!

[@isissahara388]

Been meaning to do something like this and I got so inspired after watching this! Created my very own roach paradise. They seem so happy and exploring their new environment. Thank you for this 😊

[@littleaya]

There are a ton of possibilities as to how the young Nymph gained it's deformity. It could be through genetics which wouldn't be out of the question given how many you have and how some might be carrying bad genes. It is also possible given how young it was it could have injured itself and lost a leg or damaged the backside as the exoskeleton is still soft and vulnerable. Bad nutrition/living conditions could have led to this as well, but don't automatically think it was your fault when there could be other factors as to the Nymphs' unfortunate end. Sometimes things go wrong. But at least you're making them happier in the end now.

[@Invisibleintent]

He should also consider adding new roaches to the gene pool every once in a while.

[@blakelang2574]

I was thinking the same the roach was giving birth on a steeply inclined stick so the nymph falls to the ground and maybe damaged the leg never know really?

[@dijek5511]

Blake Lang Incects are unlikely to be damaged by falling from ANY height due to their low mass relative to their surface area giving them a small terminal velocity.

[@AlbinoAxolotl]

StreetJustice018 Good point! I’m curious as to how long this colony has been going without any fresh genetics. If it’s been a long time genetic problems like the one discussed in the video might become more common. I’d love AC to weigh in on whether this might become an issue in the future!

[@cjovel4209]

No cliffhanger and no ants?.......interestingly weird

[@Michael-eg3rs]

HES A FAKE!!!

[@killertoxic2859]

C J yup

[@jeppjapp123]

You made me smile. Thank you sir

[@cherryflowers7436]

Michael Bobb what is he faking?

[@ryze_android17]

Michael Bobb What's he faking?

[@tiadarling7004]

Thank you for caring for ALL creatures. All of them need a happy life. Most people who have pets that need live prey only care of one creature and are heartless of others. So much respect that you are giving each type a nice happy home.

[@fuzzy_mates.christopher.8129]

I just started keeping dubia roaches, got a small set up of 27 of them in a natural fish tank set up with subsrate mix and hides. They're so derpy. I love them. I keep them as feeders in the long run but they're still so cute lol

[@KoymaTapang]

What's next? Recreating superworms' natural habitat? I'm amazed by your creativity mikey!