Looking for a pet roach species

pentapede

Arachnosquire
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I have kept dubias successfully for some time now, and have realized how awesome they are. I am looking into other pet species of roaches, with the thought that i want a fast breeder that burrows. please chime in if you have a suggestion. :)
 

Ramen

Arachnosquire
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Not really a fast breeder like other species but I'd recommend Macropanesthia rhinoceros.
 

Brewser

RebAraneae
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Henschoutedenia flexivitta aka Giant Lobster Roach :hungry:
 

Mike41793

Arachnoknight
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Archimandrita tessellata
Peppered roach

Beautiful camouflage pattern and colors on them. And they get big. Probably 3-4x the size of dubias
 

paumotu

Arachnobaron
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Very underrated and fascinating to observe are the glowspot roaches, lucihormetica sp. They set up a network of tunnels, which the males appear to defend . My colony has had a quite interesting social dynamic which is entertaining to watch. Not anywhere near as quick to breed as dubias, but still at a decent enough rate that you could sell off some extras.
 
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