{"product_id":"cb-deaths-head-cockroach","title":"CB Death's Head Cockroach","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeath's Head Cockroach (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlaberus craniifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Death's Head Cockroach is a large and impressive tropical cockroach, famous for the distinctive skull-like marking on its pronotum that gives the species its unusual name. Native to Central America, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlaberus craniifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fascinating display invertebrate with attractive dark wings, an impressive adult size and relatively straightforward care requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeath's Head Cockroaches thrive in warm, humid environments with plenty of hiding places and space to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secure, well-ventilated terrestrial enclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 24–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to high, approximately 60–80%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cork bark, leaf litter, branches and plenty of dark hiding areas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide good ventilation while maintaining suitable humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh water should always be available from a safe, shallow source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeath's Head Cockroaches are omnivorous scavengers and thrive on a varied diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh vegetables, leafy greens, small amounts of fruit and suitable dry invertebrate foods\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtein:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Occasional protein-rich foods can be provided as part of a balanced diet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer fresh foods several times per week\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove uneaten fresh food before it begins to spoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf litter can also be provided to encourage natural scavenging behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlaberus craniifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a hardy species that can be maintained in groups when given adequate space, food and hiding areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally calm and non-aggressive towards people\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gentle handling is possible, although minimal handling is preferable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commonly around 1–2 years as adults, with the complete life cycle lasting longer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHousing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be kept successfully in colonies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily nocturnal, becoming more active during the evening and night\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove spoiled food regularly and maintain good ventilation and enclosure hygiene\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose a Death's Head Cockroach?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive skull-like marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge and impressive adult size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFascinating nocturnal behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and relatively straightforward to maintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be kept in groups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent display species for naturalistic enclosures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat choice for both newer and experienced invertebrate keepers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its impressive size, unusual markings and fascinating behaviour, the Death's Head Cockroach is a distinctive and rewarding species that makes an excellent addition to an exotic invertebrate collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57440154222967,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/images_a79c5753-cdf8-4a0d-b154-dac3fd116449.jpg?v=1788603014","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/cb-deaths-head-cockroach","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}