Winners72: because jonathan is a cockroach.

KillerBeauty: I really don't know why they die upside down
But I do know that whenever I see a cockroach lying straight up I pick up my slippers and I smash it to the ground.

That's all I care about

corneremperor: Same reason why human beings don't die on their feet!

Largas: You could have asked the one you saw in your shoes and killed.

jennylove7575: Its because they had sex with the wrong cockroach... They were molested.

lepasharon:

Have u also noticed with the insecticide when u spray them this capsule thing comes out of them ? Urghh *shudders*

whatofyou: Most cockroaches that die upside down are the ones killed by insecticides. Something tells me that these insecticides work by blocking the holes in their abdomens, called spiracles. In a bid to 'draw' more air (surface area) as they tussle for life with the insecticide, they overturn themselves, then they die in that position.

Airforce1: ive been noticing this .... why is it ? how do they get upsidedown ?

Odinaka00:



Ajibota.....anafomu na internet....Urghhh

UchihaItachi: Anyone else seeing what I'm seeing?

jennylove7575: Its because they had sex with the wrong cockroach... They were molested.

Atmmachine:

I live in Texas but i haven't seen one..
Even those little brownish ants that licks sugar in Nigeria is not here

KillerBeauty: I really don't know why they die upside down
But I do know that whenever I see a cockroach lying straight up I pick up my slippers and I smash it to the ground.

That's all I care about

EbolaParasite:

You be johnny just come then. Go to southwest houston. Precisely fondren, west belfort, beltway 8 and bissonett, and you will see flying cockroaches.
Sugar ants may not be common but houston has some other nasty ants that can mess up the foundation to your house.

EbolaParasite:

You be johnny just come then. Go to southwest houston. Precisely fondren, west belfort, beltway 8 and bissonett, and you will see flying cockroaches.
Sugar ants may not be common but houston has some other nasty ants that can mess up the foundation to your house.

Winners72: because jonathan is a cockroach.

ElNur1: I also notice they sleep upside down

Why Do Cockroaches Die on Their Backs

I know that somehow you've wondered why cockroaches flip over when they die (not unless you decided to step on them).It really is mind-boggling, isn't it? Here's a simplified explanation to that:

Cockroaches, apparently, have bulky bodies (composing of 3 heavy body segments) which are only supported by 6 long thin legs, As they die, they lose muscle-control causing the leg muscles to contract. As a result, the legs are forced to be pulled beneath the body causing them to lose their balance, and topple over. This also explains why cockroaches on the wall fall off when they were crawling on the wall and got sprayed with insecticides.

Is flipping over always the case?

No. There is still a possibility for a cockroach to die without toppling over. However, it is inherent upon these insects to involuntary experience muscle contraction and end up lying on their back upon dying.

whatofyou: Most cockroaches that die upside down are the ones killed by insecticides. Something tells me that these insecticides work by blocking the holes in their abdomens, called spiracles. In a bid to 'draw' more air (surface area) as they tussle for life with the insecticide, they overturn themselves, then they die in that position.