{"product_id":"hissing-cockroach","title":"Hissing Cockroach","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HISSING COCKROACH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGromphadorhina portentosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–8 cm | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–5 years | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mostly nocturnal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdults usually reach \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales are generally larger and have prominent bumps behind the head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏠 HOUSING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure, escape-proof plastic or glass enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA group can be kept in an enclosure around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 × 20 × 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or larger.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProvide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehides, cork bark and egg boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for shelter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are mainly ground-dwelling but will climb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid smooth gaps around lids and ventilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ TEMPERATURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAim for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA slight drop at night is fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth and breeding slow at cooler temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged temperatures above \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💡 LIGHTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo UVB required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormal room lighting is sufficient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a natural day\/night cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey prefer darker areas and will be most active at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 HUMIDITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAim for around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightly mist one area of the enclosure as required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid keeping the entire enclosure wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood ventilation is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥬 FOOD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOffer a varied diet of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh fruit and vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable foods include carrot, squash, leafy greens, apple and sweet potato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a quality cockroach\/invertebrate food for additional nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove fresh food before it spoils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA calcium source can be provided, particularly for breeding colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💦 WATER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObtain much of their moisture from fresh foods and misting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every shallow water source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or moisture gel can be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever provide deep standing water where cockroaches could become trapped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐚 SHEDDING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung cockroaches moult several times before reaching adulthood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey may become less active and hide before moulting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not disturb freshly moulted cockroaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide adequate humidity to support successful moulting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤲 HANDLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally tolerant of gentle handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport the body and allow them to walk over your hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid dropping or squeezing them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever pull on their legs or antennae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash hands after handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ HEALTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy cockroaches should be active, responsive and have a firm body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoss of movement, injuries or repeated failed moults can indicate unsuitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood ventilation, appropriate humidity and a varied diet are important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid pesticides, insect sprays and contaminated food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧹 CLEANING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove uneaten fresh food regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove faeces and heavily contaminated material as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace soiled substrate while retaining some established material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive cleaning of an established colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏡 BEFORE YOU BRING YOUR ANIMAL HOME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Secure escape-proof enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Suitable hides and climbing areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Temperature checked and stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Hygrometer installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Appropriate substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Fresh food available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Safe moisture source provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Enclosure free from pesticides and chemicals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT BITS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHissing Cockroaches cannot fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but they are excellent climbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the enclosure securely closed at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey produce a distinctive hissing sound when disturbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can be kept in groups, but provide plenty of hiding 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