Scientific name Blaberus Rank Genus | Higher classification Blaberidae | |
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Lower classifications Death's head cockroach, Blaberus giganteus, Blaberus discoidalis | ||
Blaberus craniifer the death head cockroach care
Blaberus is a genus of cockroaches generally found in South America. About 10 species are in the Blaberus genus, and they are popular among hobbyists as feed for other arthropods (Blaberus discoidalis in particular serves this function) or as pets. Unlike several genera of cockroaches considered to be pests, this genus keeps its ootheca in its abdomen until the time it hatches. They generally require a relative humidity of 60% or higher to thrive and temperatures above 25°C (28-30°C is best) to reproduce.
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B. giganteus is one of the world's longest roaches. B. craniifer's popular name, "death's head roach" is often attributed to B. discoidalis, as well.
This genus contains these species:
Giant cockroach blaberus giganteus
References
Blaberus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA