Colony Notes

Roach species differ in adult size, climbing ability, reproduction rate and moisture needs. Use the scientific name in the listing when researching enclosure design so care advice matches the species you are actually buying.

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Warning: This roach species is a known pest in the United States. Although it makes an excellent feeder, it should be only kept by experienced Roach Keepers to avoid escapes and infestations. Distribution: Possibly World Wide but have been found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States.

Description: The German Roach (Blattella germanica) are a small fast moving roach. They are excellent feeder for animals that want to chase there food. They can climb glass and plastic at any age and adult males can sort of fly but is more of a controlled fall.

Nick Names: Germans, Pests Size: 1/8th inch when hatched to 1 inch as adults Sexing: Difficult. Lifespan: 6-9 months Difficulty Level: Easy Caging: Blattella germanica can climb glass and plastic. I like to house all of my climbing roaches in our escape proof roach kits.

Substrate: I use egg crates positioned vertically for additional floor/living space in the sterlite tubs. A substrate of peat moss can be used as can other soil mixtures. We do not use a substrate at Pritchett's Small Pets.

If you use any kind of substrate from a hardware store or garden center, MAKE SURE IT IS FERTILIZER AND PESTICIDE FREE! Required Temperatures: 78 - 95 degrees F Humidity: 40%-50% You can keep a spray bottle handy to help keep humidity up in dry areas.