Gromphadorhina portentosa "Madagascar Hissing Cockroach" Starter Colony (Assorted Sizes)Madagascar hissing cockroaches (Gromphadorhina portentosa) are one of the most unique cockroach species in the world. Native to the island of Madagascar, these large, wingless insects are known for their distinctive hissing sound, which they produce by forcing air through small openings called spiracles on their abdomen. Unlike most cockroaches, which rely on speed or hiding for defense, hissing cockroaches use this sound to startle predators and

also known as a smooth or porcelain woodlouse

leaving behind clean and intact skeletons

It's jam-packed with essential vitamins

and leaves serve as a great place to hide

They're a biological larvicide that destroys fungus gnat eggs as well as mosquito larvae while remaining completely safe and harmless to your isopods

Reproduction: They reproduce sexually

Our Deluxe Isopod Habitat Kit includes the basic requirements for starting your own isopod colony

which is why they're called red runners

enriching the soil and enhancing plant growth

making them easier to keep

Avoid exposing them to temperatures exceeding the mid-80s°F or dropping below the mid-60s°F

their vibrant coloration