Halloween hissing cockroach (Elliptorhina javanica)

Short answers

Halloween hissing cockroach: How big does the enclosure need to be?

30×20×25 cm.

Halloween hissing cockroach: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–29 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 21–24 °C.

Halloween hissing cockroach: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

Halloween hissing cockroach: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 2–4 years.

Halloween hissing cockroach: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–29 °C

Night temperature

21–24 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

60–75 %

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

30×20×25 cm

Substrate

Coco humus with leaf litter, cork bark, egg cartons

Feeding

Food

Fruit, vegetables, dry food, fish food

Feeding interval

2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

4–6 cm

Life expectancy

2–4 years

Origin

Madagascar

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Group housing. These animals naturally live in groups and cope poorly alone. One colony per enclosure, never combine two colonies - strange animals are not readily accepted. Watch food and humidity as the colony grows.

Notes

A smaller hissing cockroach with a bold orange-and-black pattern. It hisses audibly like its large relatives. It can climb glass – a petroleum-jelly rim or a tight lid is needed.

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What you need to start

To keep Halloween hissing cockroach (Elliptorhina javanica) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (30×20×25 cm), substrate (Coco humus with leaf litter, cork bark, egg cartons), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.