Madagascar Hissing Roach
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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| + | [[Image:Hissing_Cockroach.jpg|thumb|left|Photo by Author]] | ||
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| + | These cockroaches have been a big hit in the pet trade over the last few years. From becoming pets to feeders for large arachnids and reptiles, these guys have made their mark. These are the largest species of cockroach originating from Madagascar off the coast of Africa. They are wingless, but they're excellent climbers and can scale glass easily. | ||
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| + | The name "hissing cockroach" is from their ability to force air through their [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiracle spiracles], or "breathing pores" in their abdomen. | ||
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| + | These roaches are completely harmless to humans and very non-aggressive. | ||
== Difficulty == | == Difficulty == | ||
| - | + | Easy. These are a low maintenance insect. | |
== Basic Info == | == Basic Info == | ||
=== Size === | === Size === | ||
| - | Range from 40-78mm (1 and 3/4 to 3+inches). Females most commonly | + | Range from 40-78mm (1 and 3/4 to 3+inches). Females most commonly reach seventy millimeters while males are normally much smaller. Most males are said to not measure over 50mm. Larger specimens are due to obesity. The more common smaller male size is partly due to inbreeding because small males become adults more quickly and mate sooner. |
=== Lifespan === | === Lifespan === | ||
=== Handling === | === Handling === | ||
| - | + | Some people do keep these as pets and they are easily handled. They're large size and lack of nervous behavior makes them a favorite creepy-crawly. | |
== Housing == | == Housing == | ||
=== Lighting === | === Lighting === | ||
| - | + | None needed. | |
== Feeding == | == Feeding == | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
=== Websites === | === Websites === | ||
| - | + | * http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/CT/roach.html | |
| + | * http://aqualandpetsplus.com/Bug,%20Madagascar%20Hissing%20Roach.htm | ||
| + | * http://www.nyworms.com/hissercare.htm | ||
=== Books === | === Books === | ||
