Description
Centurion Cockroach
The Centurion Cockroach is a beautiful and active tropical cockroach, admired for its striking cream and brown markings and fascinating behaviour. Unlike many cockroach species, the Centurion Cockroach is an excellent climber and spends much of its time exploring branches and bark. Its attractive appearance, ease of care, and active nature make it a fantastic choice for both beginner and experienced invertebrate keepers.
Habitat
Native to tropical regions of Africa, the Centurion Cockroach thrives in warm, humid environments with plenty of climbing opportunities.
- Enclosure: Well-ventilated terrestrial enclosure with vertical climbing surfaces
- Temperature: 24–28°C
- Humidity: Moderate to high (60–80%)
- Decor: Cork bark, branches, leaf litter, egg crates, and pieces of decaying wood for shelter and climbing
Feeding
The Centurion Cockroach is an omnivorous scavenger that benefits from a varied diet.
- Diet: Fresh fruit, vegetables, leaf litter, fish flakes, dried insects, and specialised invertebrate foods
- Feeding frequency: Fresh food should be offered several times a week, removing uneaten food before it spoils
- A constant supply of leaf litter and decaying wood helps encourage natural feeding behaviour
General Care
This hardy species is easy to maintain and breeds readily under the correct conditions.
- Temperament: Active, peaceful, and fast-moving
- Handling: Minimal handling recommended due to their speed and delicate nature
- Lifespan: Around 12–18 months, with females typically living longer than males
- Maintenance: Maintain good ventilation, regular humidity, and keep the enclosure clean with plenty of hiding places
Why Choose a Centurion Cockroach?
- Attractive cream and brown patterned colouration
- Active climber with fascinating natural behaviours
- Hardy and easy to care for
- Excellent for bioactive and naturalistic enclosures
- Great for both beginners and experienced keepers
Beautiful, active, and easy to maintain, the Centurion Cockroach is an excellent addition to any exotic invertebrate collection, offering plenty of interesting behaviour and a unique appearance.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery from £15 - £30
- Range 0-25 miles from store
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
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🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
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All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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