Orange-Head Roach

Eublaberus distanti

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 hardy, fast-breeding favorite — popular both as a striking orange-headed display colony and as a feeder. Burrows readily, eats almost anything (dog/fish food + fruit + veg), and thrives warm (75-90°F) with a damp corner and good airflow. Note: like most big prolific roaches it can get odorous if overcrowded or under-ventilated, so give it space and ventilation. Adults are poor climbers on clean glass but a tight lid is still wise.

Taxonomy

FamilyBlaberidae

GenusEublaberus

Native regionCentral and South America

TypeFossorial

Temperamenthardy; prolific; burrows in substrate/frass

Size & growth

Adult size~1.6-2 in

Length40.00–50.00 mm

Growth ratefast

Climate

Temperature75–90 °F

Humidity50–65%

Enclosure

Adult sizeventilated bin sized to colony

Substratecoco/substrate or deep frass; a damp corner; strong ventilation

Substrate depth2-3 inches

Water dishOptional

Feeding

Feeding modeOmnivore

Prey sizedog/fish food, fruit, leaf litter

Adult cadencecontinuous (colony)

Times kept: 0