Care Sheet for InsectsAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 2.67 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 04/25/2006 |
Main Category: | Non-Reptile/Amphibian |
Sub Category: | Insects |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Mmrsduran |
Years Experience: | Under 1 Year |
Species: | Madagascar hissing cockroach |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | N/A |
Sexing and Characteristics: | N/A |
Mostly Active During: | Both |
Substrate and Water Needs: | Mulch, dirt, leaf litter
wet cotton balls for water
sticks, plants and such for climbing |
Lighting and UVB: | Normal house lights, near a sunny window for short times |
Temperatures and Humidity: | 65 - 85 degrees |
Heating and Equipment: | None used |
Caging Provided: | Plastic critter keeper from pets-mart
medium with handle for carrying |
Diet: | Omnivorous |
Description of Diet: | I used dry dog food, I put in 2 or 3 and changed them out twice a week |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | None |
Maintenance: | This was the easiest ’pet’ I ever kept.
You wouldn’t think they would be enjoyable, but it sure was.
I changed the dirt out once a month. The wet cotton balls daily and the food twice a week. Very easy! |
Some Words on this Species: | No wings, like jointed scales, crawlers- no flying, will flatten themselves ans they really do hiss! Will let you pet them, very smooth exoskeleton. My first graders loved it! |
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