TONS of species of roaches! Get in the hobby with a BANG!

[Zephyr]

I've got college coming up and I need to thin out my colonies. So I'm offering starter sets to help me lighten my load and help you start a colony!

Panchlora nivea

Green Banana Roach

These are a nifty little roach. The adult males are about 3/4" long and the females are 1". Both sexes can climb and fly as adults; nymphs cannot do either. They love things hot and humid; they give live birth and reproduce incredibly well and make excellent feeders for chameleons and mantids.

Starter culture (about 15 mixed) $7

The Big Banana (about 70 mixed) $30

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Polyphaga aegyptiaca

Egyptian Sand Roach

This roach requires patience; nymphs can take up to 2 years to reach adulthood! Males may fly but tend not to in captivity, and females have only wing remnants. This species loves to burrow and needs a dry, loose substrate. Once females start cranking out egg cases, they never seem to stop! Females live for 2 years while males seldom live 1. They have an interesting uprighting mechanism; their long back legs scoot like boat oars.

Starter set (7 nymphs at least 1 year old) $15

King Tut's Treasure (20 mixed nymphs with plenty of big ones) $40

Eublaberus sp. "Ivory/White"

Ivory-Head Roach

This is a very rare species that has only recently began to surface in the standard hobby. Very similar to Eublaberus distanti, this specie's care is the same; a good 2" of chunky substrate and plenty of fruits and veggies. The adults and nymphs cannot fly or climb, and the females give live birth. The nymphs are engineered marvels of nature; their forelimbs are specially modified for digging and have only a tiny "foot;" the rest is a spiky spade.

Starter set (10 mixed) $15

The Pot of Ivory (30 mixed) $35

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Eurycotis floridana

Florida Skunk Roach

Don't let the name trick you; Although this species produces a defensive odor, I find it one of the most pleasant odors on earth. It smells like a combination of rose petals, brown sugar, and amaretto! The adults can climb but cannot fly; the nymphs have the strange ability to climb over thick barriers, so a good lid is necessary! The egg cases laid are huge; about 1/3 the size of the parent! They need to be kept moist but will do well at room temperature.

Starter culture (10 mixed nymphs) $15

The "Stink" Bomb (25 mixed nymphs) $30

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Pycnoscelus surinamensis *Parthenogenic*

Surinam Roach

This little roach is excellent to have around; The entire colony consists of only females, so every individual can reproduce, and the nymphs are just the perfect size and texture for hungry 'slings. They love to burrow and can climb, however the nymphs don't tend to do the latter. A good 2" of substrate will increase production. This is probably one of the most low-maintenance roaches out there; just throw food on the surface and a swarm of hungry roaches will devour it! Any discarded exoskeletons or deceased kin will be ravenously eaten, too!

Starter culture (25 mixed) $6

The Baby Boomer (100 mixed) $20

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Gromphadorhina grandidieri "Black"

Black Tiger Hisser

These are black tiger hissers; they breed truer than black common hissers (Gromphadorhina portentosa) do. Care is exactly the same. Adults and nymphs can climb; the nymphs climb the best, though.

Starter set (10 nymphs) $15

The Black Hole (20 nymphs) $25

Gromphadorhina grandidieri

Tiger Hisser

This striking roach shares its care requirements with the common hisser (Gromphadorhina portentosa) and is an absolute necessity for any roacher's collection. The coloration is very consistent with only a slight bit of variation in pronotum margin patterns and abdomen striping thickness.

Mixed pairs (Adult male- nymph female, nymph female-nymph male, etc) $10

Aeluropoda insignis

Flat-Horn Hisser

Although the "confirmed" common name of this species is the flat-horn hisser, they certainly resemble pancakes more; For such a wide body it sure is flat! This species likes heat and climbs well. The nymphs gain their pancake-like form right before the last molt.

Starter set (10 nymphs) $20

The Pile o' Pancakes (20 nymphs) $35

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Periplaneta australasiae

Australian Cockroach

Don't judge this roach by its cousin; This species will not infest your house! They require heat to reproduce and dry out easily. If kept hot and humid they will thrive. The adults can fly and climb, while the nymphs can only do the latter. The young go through a variety of beautiful color changes; from black with a single white band, to marbled yellow, red, and orange, to red-orange with yellow dots and dashes. Strangely, this species has the exact same pronotum coloration/pattern as Eurycotis decipiens.

Starter culture (10 nymphs) $10

The Bug Bomb (20 nymphs) $20 shipped east coast, $25 shipped west coast

Rhyparobia sp. "Malaysia"

Gold Medal Roach

This is a roach for the true roach hobbyist. The adults can flutter-fall and do so often, and both the adults and nymphs can climb. They have a murderous onslaught of defenses; First, they will squeak. Next, they will emit a hideous defense odor that smells like old cigarettes. Finally, if that didn't stop you from touching them, they will flick poop at you. However, to counter all these nasty detriments, they have a few redeeming qualities; they are perhaps the best display roach. The adults exhibit parental care for the babies, guarding them and tugging food over to them. They talk to each other by thumping their abdomens. Finally, there is the most obvious; they are a brilliant golden yellow. The adults can flutter-fall and do so often, and both the adults and nymphs can climb.

Starter set (10 mixed) $15

The Golden Medal of Honor (20 mixed) $25

Therea sp. "Granjeani"

?-Mark Roach

This is a nifty little roach. The nymphs can take 3 years to reach adulthood, but every month waited is worth it! The adults can climb, but the nymphs cannot. A deep, dry substrate with crushed dead hardwood leaves is needed to keep the nymphs happy. The adults lay copious amounts of egg cases, which hatch after what seems like forever.

Starter set (5 two-year-old nymphs) $25

Eurycotis decipiens

Zebra Roach

A resident of rainforests, this species needs things hot and humid, but if this requirement is met, thrives on little care. Egg cases are laid on old wood and hard surfaces and hatch after 3 weeks to 2 months. The adults and nymphs can climb. Although they may appear skittish, this species is excellent for handling. The nymphs gain their characteristic pronotum marking around the third molt.

Starter set (7 nymphs) $15

The Zebra Herd (15 nymphs) $28

Gromphadorhina portentosa

Madagascar Hisser

This is the classic hisser. Big, beautiful, and easy to breed/care for, this species is a long-time hobby staple. Both adults and nymphs can climb. I have been specifically breeding for the "giant morph" gene in this line, which can produce males over 3.5 inches long!

Starter set (20 small nymphs) $10

The Teeny Tiny Titan Twist (50 small nymphs and an adult pair) $25

To order, contact me here or at:

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[Zephyr]

The list goes on!

Eublaberus prosticus

Orangehead Roach

This is an excellent feeder species. The adult females hit a little over 2 inches, while the males hit about 1.5". The females can give birth to 25-45 babies, and can do so every 2 months. In my experience, these are more prolific than Blaptica dubia! The nymphs are very stocky and meaty. All you need to get these guys breeding is an enclosure, egg crates, heat, food, and plenty of moisture; They will gnaw on eachother's wings (and eachother!) if they do not have enough moisture. Although both sexes are winged, they cannot fly, and neither nymphs nor adults can climb.

Starter set (50 mixed) $15

Starter colony (300 mixed) $80

Blaberus boliviensis

Bolivien/Double-Dot Roach

Here we have yet another feeder species; A close relative of the discoid roach (Blaberus discoidalis) this species is a bit smaller but wider. They reproduce well under most any conditions. 15-40 babies are born every 2-4 months depending on temperature, nutrition, etc. The species gets one of its common names from the eerie eye-like red dots on its pronotum. This species cannot fly or climb.

Starter set (35 mixed) $20

Starter colony (100 mixed) $40

Blaberus fusca

Dwarf Cave Roach

Another cool member of the genus Blaberus, this species is very easy to keep. They will do fine on a substrate, or without one. Egg crates should be arranged to allow enough space for molting subadults to drop their wings. This species gets very big (females can get over 3") and breeds readily, making it a decent feeder. For those who have tried Blaberus giganteus and couldn't quite get them to thrive, this is an excellent large, beautiful substitute. Adults and nymphs cannot climb or fly.

Starter set (30 mixed) $25

Starter colony (100 mixed) $50

Blaberus giganteus

Giant Cave Roach

The longest roach in the hobby (females can get 4"+!), this species can be tricky. Rotting wood is a necessity for healthy nymphs. A substrate of at least 2 inches is recommended. This slow-reproducing, huge species is subject to mysterious die-offs right after molting to adulthood. However, adult females live relatively long (I've had several hit 1.5 years and still reproducing!) and can produce anywhere from 10-50 babies per litter. It's important to keep crowding to a minimum with this species, as well as giving molting subadults plenty of vertical areas to drop their wings from. This species does not climb but does fly sporadically.

Starter set (10 mixed) $32

Starter culture (30 mixed) $80

Eublaberus distanti

Six-Spot Roach

This plump species contends for the record of bulkiest roach. The nymphs are little tanks, bulldozing through substrate. The adults like a lot of moisture in their diet, and a deep, coarse substrate (3" or more) is recommend for optimal breeding. One of the most amusing parts of keeping this species is feeding time; Anything placed on the surface of the substrate is dragged under by a hoard of hungry nymphs. Adults and nymphs cannot climb or fly.

Starter set (15 mixed) $10

Starter colony (40 mixed) $20

Archimandrita tesselata

Giant Peppered Roach

Perhaps the best beginner species, this species is very easy to care for, breed, and they get huge! Adult males commonly reach 3", while females are slightly shorter but much wider and heavier. Males can fly but don't tend to, while females get too heavy to fly. Neither the nymphs nor the adults can climb. A nice, coarse substrate about 2 inches is sufficient, with plenty of crushed, dried, dead hardwood leaves. The females live for 1-2 years, while males only live one; A single female will produce a litter of 20-50 young two to three times a year.

Starter set (10 nymphs) $20

Starter colony (25 nymphs) $40

Nauphoeta cinerea

Lobster Roach

This little roach has made a name for itself due to itself incredibly fast, steady reproduction, softness, and palatability. Although this species tends to stick around in your house for a while if they escape, they WILL NOT BREED (most houses lack unlimited food supply, lack of additional heating, and are incredibly dry, the last of which is incredibly lethal to roaches.) This species cannot fly, and can climb but is easily stopped by a barrier of petroleum jelly. Poorly maintained cultures tend to have an odor; this is because, due to their incredibly fast life cycle, some adults of this species, in an established culture, will die off every day. Adding dermestid beetles or lesser mealworm beetles will prevent odor, as both species ravenously devour dead roaches.

Starter set (100 mixed) $10

Starter culture (500 mixed) $40

To order, contact me here or at:

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[GreenOasis]

I love it! I will have to get in touch with you when I am ready to get some of these guys going! I am wondering if you could do a couple or more pairs of the giant common hissers for $15? Don't really need nymphs (unless they mature quickly). Also, would you include care instructions for the specific species ordered?

Thanks!

-C Kurtz-