How difficult is it to keep Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach?

The ideal temperature for Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach is 24〜29℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach?

The average lifespan of Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach is 3-5 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach get?

Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach typically reaches 7.6-8cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach?

The price of Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach

Q: What should I feed Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach?

Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach feeds on: Vegetables, fruit, grains, prepared insect food, dried hardwood leaves. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Gromphadorhina oblongonota

A hissing cockroach from southern Madagascar that grows among the largest of all cockroaches despite being wingless. Adults are oxblood with stripes of varying width, and hiss by forcing air through abdominal spiracles.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

24〜29℃

Lifespan

3-5 years

Size

7.6-8cm

Diet

Vegetables, fruit, grains, prepared insect food, dried hardwood leaves

About

Gromphadorhina oblongonota is a large wingless cockroach from southern Madagascar and one of four species in the genus Gromphadorhina. In captivity males reach about 80 mm and females about 76 mm, exceeding almost all other cockroaches in length despite having no wings. Newborn nymphs are grey with orange markings and gain red or black tones with age; some subadults show white markings on the thorax while others are nearly solid black. Adults are oxblood with overlying stripes of varying thickness. When disturbed they force air through their abdominal spiracles to produce a hiss. Keep at 24-29 C, give generous vertical space and a varied diet, which are the keys to a prolific, hardy colony. The species closely resembles G. portentosa, and stock in the trade includes mixed populations and hybrids of the two.

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