Your Safer Source for Science
All-In-One Science Solution
Your Safer Source for Science
;
Address P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510
Phone 800-452-1261
Fax
Email [email protected]
Item #: LM1277 

Price: $12.89

The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach or Gromphadorhina portentosa is quickly becoming a classroom favorite. They are an ideal organism to study metamorphosis, behavioral modification, population effects and many other topics.

Item subject to availability.

See more product details

Maintenance Alert

Maintain Hissing Cockroaches by providing them a clear habitat with a tight fitting lid, plenty of places to hide and a temperature of 75 °F. They will eat fresh fruits, vegetables or dry dog or cat food. Moldy food should be removed promptly. Maintain moisture and humidity by misting the habitat daily using a spray bottle filled with distilled water.

This item can only be shipped to schools, museums and science centers

Product Details

The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach or Gromphadorhina portentosa is quickly becoming a classroom favorite. These animals are endemic to the island of Madagascar off the coast of Africa. The hissing noise these animals are known for is produced by forcefully exhaling air through abdominal spiracles. These excellent low-maintenance pets don’t fly or bite and require a very simple habitat that provides moisture and darkness. They are an ideal organism to study metamorphosis, behavioral modification, population effects and many other topics. A state permit is required to ship to California, Arizona, Florida and Tennessee.

Item subject to availability.