Princisia vanwaerebeki
Princisia • Blaberidae
A striking hissing cockroach — glossy black males skirted in golden yellow, with the pronounced pronotal horns of the group. Slow-breeding but drops large litters of fast-growing nymphs. Large males can be territorial, so provide space and many bark hides. Prefers at least half the enclosure kept humid but with very high airflow; 75-90°F. A glass-climber — use a secure, vented lid. Feeds on chow, fruit, and veg (females especially like fruit); moisture from produce/substrate. Harmless. Hisses when handled or courting.
Temperature
75-90°F
Humidity
55-75%
Prey size: omnivore — roach chow/dry dog food, fruit, veg, occasional protein
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
2.2-3 in (65-72 mm)
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Southeastern Madagascar
Temperament
docile; large males territorial; hisses; climbs
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