Josh's Frogs Female Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa)

Josh's Frogs Female Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa)

Hissing Cockroaches (Gromphadorhina portentosa) are large, easy to care for, and make great pets! Josh's Frogs can ship Hissing Roaches to all states except FL and HI Virtual care sheet included with information on storage and feeding technique. Specially packaged to help ensure a live arrival in most weather conditions. Our male and female Hissers are housed together before sale which means the female hissers may be pregnant upon delivery. If you absolutely do not want any chance of babies, then a male would be a better option for you. This is an INDIVIDUAL Female Madagascar Hissing Cockroach! Hissing Cockroaches (Gromphadorhina portentosa), also known as Madagascar Hissing Roaches or Hissers, are relatively large insects that are known for their ability to make noise and their ease of handling. The Hissing Cockroaches sold by Josh's Frogs are about 2-3 months old, and from 2-4” in length.

Recommended Vivarium Size: Hissing Cockroaches are very easy to house. 1-2 hissers can be housed in something as small as a 1/2 gallon container, as long as it has adequate ventilation. A group of Hissing Cockroaches should be housed in a 10 gallon or large habitat with a screen top. These roaches can easily climb glass. We also recommend Josh's Frogs Bug Off Insect Boundary (4 oz) to help keep them where they belong. At Josh's Frogs, we use coconut fiber, as a substrate. We also provide a piece of cork as a hide and climbing obstacle.

Temperature: Hissing Cockroaches are fine at room temperature, but will grow and breed much faster if kept warmer, up to 95F. You may wish to use a heat pad or heat lamp in order to provide them with warmth.

Humidity: We recommend keeping Hissing Cockroaches at 50%+ humidity if at all possible. They will survive at lower room humidity, but will thrive in the 60-70% humidity range. Keep the coconut fiber bedding damp, and mist frequently.

Size: Hissing Cockroaches can reach adult size at 5-6 months of age under the proper conditions. Large adult males may measure up to 4” in length. Hissing Cockroaches will shed their exoskeleton when they grow.

Age: Hissing cockroaches typically live 2-3 years, but can live up to 4 or 5 years with excellent care.

Feeding: Keep a small food and water bowl in their home. We recommend Josh's Frogs Roach Rations as a main food source. Fresh fruit and vegetables, such as bananas or carrots, should be offered a few times a week.