Flat-Horn Hisser

Aeluropoda insignis

RoachbeginnerHarmlessCommunal OK

No venom, no sting

Pet and feeder roaches are harmless to humans — no venom, no sting, and no meaningful bite. Wash your hands after handling.

About

A distinctly flat hissing cockroach — its extreme flatness sets it apart from other hissers. Calm and easily tamed with regular handling despite an aggressive look. Comfortable at 70-85°F (upper end best for breeding), with plenty of dark space and egg-crate or bark to move over. A glass and smooth-plastic climber, so use a tight lid or a petroleum-jelly barrier at the rim. Feeds on carrots, apple, banana, squash, and roach chow; moisture from produce/substrate. Harmless. Males can live 3-5 years.

Taxonomy

FamilyBlaberidae

GenusAeluropoda

Native regionMadagascar

TypeTerrestrial

Temperamentcalm, tames easily; hisses; climbs glass

Size & growth

Adult sizeup to ~3 in (~75 mm)

Length55.00–75.00 mm

Growth ratemedium

Climate

Temperature70–85 °F

Humidity55–75%

Enclosure

Adult sizeventilated bin/tank with a secure lid

Substratecoco/peat; egg-crate, cork & wood hides (flat surface dweller)

Substrate depth2-4 inches

Water dishOptional

Feeding

Feeding modeOmnivore

Prey sizeomnivore — roach chow/dry dog food, fruit, veg, occasional protein

Adult cadencecontinuous (chow + fresh produce for moisture)

Times kept: 0