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Tiger Hissing Cockroach
IntermediateGromphadorhina grandidieri
A Madagascan hissing cockroach with a vivid mix of black, yellow, orange and red. Nymphs stay black, and the full colour scheme appears only at adulthood. It likes slightly more moisture than other hissers.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
26〜29℃
Lifespan
2-4 years
Size
6.2-7cm
Diet
Vegetables, fruit, grains, prepared insect food, dried hardwood leaves
About
Gromphadorhina grandidieri is a large wingless cockroach from Madagascar and one of four species in the genus Gromphadorhina, described by Kirby in 1904. In captivity males reach about 70 mm and females about 62 mm. Its mix of black with yellow, orange and red is unusually vivid for a group of mostly drab insects and is the source of the trade name. Nymphs remain black with faint striping until the final moult, when the full colour scheme is revealed. Keepers report that it appreciates more moisture than other hissing cockroaches while still being drier than most roaches, so give good ventilation with slightly damp substrate. Keep at 26-29 C. All life stages can climb glass, so a sealed lid or a climbing barrier is required.
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Lifespan of the Tiger Hissing Cockroach
The Tiger Hissing Cockroach lives 2-4 years.
Size of the Tiger Hissing Cockroach
The Tiger Hissing Cockroach grows to 6.2-7cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Tiger Hissing Cockroach
The ideal temperature for the Tiger Hissing Cockroach is 26〜29℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Madagascar
Lifespan
2-4 years
Size
6.2-7cm
Care Specifications
PeacefulGroupBreeding: Moderate
Sources: Roach Crossing: Tiger Hisser / Wikipedia: Gromphadorhini (hissing cockroaches) / GBIF
References & Sources
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Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Gromphadorhina grandidieri Kirby, 1904
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed)
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