Vibrant Hisser

Princisia vanwaerebeki

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 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.

Taxonomy

FamilyBlaberidae

GenusPrincisia

Native regionSoutheastern Madagascar

TypeTerrestrial

Temperamentdocile; large males territorial; hisses; climbs

Size & growth

Adult size2.2-3 in (65-72 mm)

Length65.00–72.00 mm

Growth ratemedium

Climate

Temperature75–90 °F

Humidity55–75%

Enclosure

Adult sizeventilated bin/tank with a secure lid

Substratebarely-moist peat/coco; bark hides; keep half humid with high airflow

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)

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