Byrsotria fumigata
Byrsotria • Blaberidae
A stout, flightless burrowing roach that thrives on deep, moist substrate, high humidity, and steady warmth (75-88°F). Easy to keep and breed, which is why it is popular both as a display roach and as a feeder. Give at least two inches of moist coco/peat/soil to burrow in and a tight lid (it can squeeze through small gaps). Feeds on roach chow, fruit, and veg; moisture from produce/substrate, not open water. Harmless. Lifespan roughly 1-2 years.
Temperature
75-88°F
Humidity
60-80%
Prey size: omnivore — roach chow/dry dog food, fruit, veg, occasional protein
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
~1.6-2 in (40-50 mm)
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Cuba
Temperament
docile, hardy; burrows; flightless
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