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Green Banana Roach
Panchlora nivea
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 small, pale-green display roach — unusual and pretty, but adults both climb and fly, so a tightly sealed, well-vented enclosure is essential. Likes it warm (80-90°F speeds breeding) with consistently moist substrate (70-80%); nymphs burrow while adults are active above ground. Favorite food is banana, alongside ripe fruit and a dry high-protein staple; moisture from produce/substrate. Harmless.
Taxonomy
FamilyBlaberidae
GenusPanchlora
Native regionCaribbean, Gulf Coast, Central America
TypeTerrestrial
Temperamentactive; adults climb and fly
Size & growth
Adult size~0.5 in (21-25 mm)
Body length0.83–0.98 in
Growth ratemedium
Life stagesNumbered instars
Climate
Temperature75–90°F
Humidity70–80%
Enclosure
Adult sizeventilated bin/tank with a secure lid
Substratemoist soil/peat; nymphs burrow; leaf litter
Substrate depth2-4 inches
Water dishOptional
Feeding
Feeding modeOmnivore
Dietomnivore — roach chow/dry dog food, fruit, veg, occasional protein
Food & schedulecontinuous (chow + fresh produce for moisture)
Times kept: 0