How difficult is it to keep Simandoa Cave Cockroach?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Simandoa Cave Cockroach?

The ideal temperature for Simandoa Cave Cockroach is 21〜29℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Simandoa Cave Cockroach?

The average lifespan of Simandoa Cave Cockroach is 1-2 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Simandoa Cave Cockroach get?

Simandoa Cave Cockroach typically reaches About 42mm in males and 47mm in females as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Simandoa Cave Cockroach?

Simandoa Cave Cockroach feeds on: Omnivorous: vegetables, fruit, dry prepared feeds. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Simandoa Cave Cockroach?

The price of Simandoa Cave Cockroach varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Simandoa Cave Cockroach

Beginner

Simandoa conserfariam

A cockroach known only from a single cave in Guinea, which was lost to mining. It is a large species with yellow striping and banding on the head and body, and survives today only in captive colonies kept by hobbyists worldwide.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

21〜29℃

Lifespan

1-2 years

Size

About 42mm in males and 47mm in females

Diet

Omnivorous: vegetables, fruit, dry prepared feeds

About

Simandoa conserfariam is an African blaberid cockroach described in 2004 by Roth and Naskrecki, known from a single cave in the Simandou range of Guinea. It lived on bat guano accumulating on the cave floor, but the cave was destroyed by bauxite mining soon after the species was described, and it is considered likely extinct in the wild. Live specimens had been collected during earlier biological surveys and were bred in captivity, spreading among hobbyists, so the species itself has not been lost. Individuals are recognisable by the yellow striping and banding across the head and body, and unusually for a cave dweller they show no reduction of the eyes or wings. The species is ovoviviparous; it is easy to keep but somewhat slow to breed. All life stages climb and none can fly.

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