Porcelain cockroach (Gyna lurida)

Short answers

Porcelain cockroach: How big does the enclosure need to be?

30×20×30 cm.

Porcelain cockroach: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 25–30 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 21–24 °C.

Porcelain cockroach: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

Porcelain cockroach: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: 1–2 years.

Porcelain cockroach: Is it suitable for beginners?

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

Climate

Daytime temperature

25–30 °C

Night temperature

21–24 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

60–75 %

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

30×20×30 cm

Substrate

Deep leaf and wood mould, cork bark

Feeding

Food

Leaf litter, fruit, dry food

Feeding interval

2×/week

Key facts

Adult size

2.5–3 cm

Life expectancy

1–2 years

Origin

East Africa

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 strikingly pale-patterned, flying cockroach. It lives in leaf mulm – a deep litter layer matters more than floor area. Adults fly, so the lid must close tightly.

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What you need to start

To keep Porcelain cockroach (Gyna lurida) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (30×20×30 cm), substrate (Deep leaf and wood mould, cork bark), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.